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NY A00161
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Simcha Eichenstein
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AI Summary
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Directs the Commissioner of Labor to conduct a comprehensive study on how rising wages affect eligibility for income-based public benefits programs
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Requires consultation with commissioners from the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, Department of Health, Office of Children and Family Services, and Department of Taxation and Finance
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Study must analyze the potential reduction in benefits or loss of eligibility for working individuals as their wages increase
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Examines whether wage increases adequately cover the costs of services, programs, and subsidies that workers may lose due to higher income
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Report must be submitted to the Governor and legislative leaders by July 1 of the year following the act's effective date
Legislative Description
Directs the commissioner of the department of labor, in consultation with the commissioners of the office of temporary and disability assistance, the department of health, the office of children and family services, and the department of taxation and finance to conduct a study on income eligibility limits for public benefits to assist the poor and the impact that rising wages has or will have on the eligibility of the working poor to receive such benefits.
Last Action
referred to labor
1/7/2026