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NY A08234
Bill
Status
11/6/2023
Primary Sponsor
Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas
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AI Summary
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Amends New York Correction Law by adding Section 619-a requiring officials at correctional institutions to screen incarcerated individuals for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligibility 30 days before release.
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Mandates that correctional officials cooperate with authorized agencies of the Department of Social Services to assist eligible incarcerated individuals in applying for SNAP benefits.
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Requires officials to seek necessary waivers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to suspend the three-month time limit for individuals in areas without work requirements.
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Ensures that incarcerated individuals have one year of SNAP eligibility upon release from correctional facilities.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Requires screening incarcerated individuals for eligibility in the supplemental nutrition assistance program prior to release and assistance in applying for such programs; requires officials to seek waivers from the USDA for eligibility for such program.
Last Action
referred to correction
1/3/2024