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NY A08282
Bill
Status
Introduced
11/27/2023
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Goodell
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AI Summary
- Adds new eligibility requirement to Social Services Law requiring persons lacking lawful immigrant status to submit to background checks before receiving state assistance programs
- Covers state payments for aged, blind and disabled persons, family assistance, safety net assistance, Title XX federally-funded services, medical assistance, and other chapter assistance programs
- Background check must verify applicant has not been found to have substance use disorder unless receiving appropriate treatment
- Background check must verify applicant has not been member of totalitarian party or terrorist organization, convicted of felony-level crimes, or falsely claimed citizenship or legal resident status
- Effective January 1st following enactment, with state agency rule-making authority granted for implementation
Legislative Description
Requires undocumented immigrants to submit to the same level of background checks as lawful immigrants in order to use certain state resources.
Last Action
held for consideration in social services
5/21/2024
Committee Referrals
Social Services11/27/2023
Full Bill Text
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