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NY A00108

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Linda Rosenthal

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Provides an additional $195.00 monthly allowance for each eligible needy person beyond six in the household

  • Requires eligibility determination based on existing standard of need provisions, minus any available income or resources not otherwise disregarded by law

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Social Services1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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