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NY A05933
Bill
Status
3/24/2023
Primary Sponsor
Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas
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AI Summary
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Establishes a task force to examine the feasibility of creating a state-funded SNAP program ("Food for All NY") that would cover undocumented families currently excluded from federal SNAP benefits.
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Task force must gather data on undocumented populations in New York, including their number, demographics, hunger rates, tax contributions, and the number of children living with undocumented parents.
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Task force shall convene stakeholders including immigrant rights groups, anti-hunger organizations, food security advocates, research experts, government agencies, and local officials to inform program design.
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Task force must analyze different program models, estimate administrative costs and economic impact, and develop an implementation and outreach plan addressing language access and data privacy concerns.
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Task force must submit findings and policy recommendations to the governor and legislature no later than one year after the bill's effective date.
Legislative Description
Establishes a task force to examine, evaluate and determine the feasibility of establishing a state-funded version of SNAP; requires the task force to report its findings and a policy brief to the governor and the legislature.
Last Action
referred to ways and means
1/3/2024