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NY A05503
Bill
Status
3/15/2023
Primary Sponsor
Linda Rosenthal
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AI Summary
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Requires home internet service to be included in the standard of need for public assistance recipients, with the state to provide a grant amount determined sufficient for such service beginning January 1, 2024.
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Authorizes social services officials to purchase internet-enabled devices for public assistance recipients when such provision cannot otherwise be made.
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Mandates that adult care facilities and child care facilities provide residents with access to internet-enabled devices and internet service.
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Requires residential programs for domestic violence victims to provide residents with access to internet-enabled devices and internet service.
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Defines "internet-enabled device" as hardware technology including cellular telephones, computers, or tablet devices capable of providing wireless or wireline internet access; takes effect 90 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Provides for internet access and access to internet-enabled devices to recipients of public assistance and to adults and children in shelters, domestic violence residence programs, and other adult and children residence facilities.
Last Action
referred to social services
1/3/2024