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NY A00108
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Linda Rosenthal
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AI Summary
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Establishes specific monthly public assistance allowances for individuals and families living in temporary housing, adult shelters, family shelters, or public homes that provide three meals per day
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Sets monthly allowance amounts based on household size: $366.20 for one person, $583.00 for two, $778.00 for three, $1,003.40 for four, $1,237.40 for five, and $1,428.40 for six persons
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Provides an additional $195.00 monthly allowance for each eligible needy person beyond six in the household
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Requires eligibility determination based on existing standard of need provisions, minus any available income or resources not otherwise disregarded by law
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Takes effect on the first of April following enactment
Legislative Description
Relates to the standards of monthly need for persons in receipt of public assistance; provides for an increased monthly allowance for persons and families residing in shelters.
Last Action
referred to social services
1/7/2026