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NY A00683
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michaelle Solages
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AI Summary
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Creates a new state emergency heating energy assistance program for households already eligible for HEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program) who face utility shut-off or energy emergencies due to nonpayment
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Requires applicants to show their regular HEAP benefit is insufficient or unavailable to address the emergency situation
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Establishes eligibility criteria including: currently without heating fuel, fuel supply lasting less than 7 days, heat-related utility service disconnected or eligible for disconnection, arrears over 60 days past due, or outstanding arrears exceeding $300
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Authorizes social services districts to provide one or more emergency payments per program year based on the emergency benefits matrix developed by the Department of Public Service, subject to federal fund availability
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Takes effect 30 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for rulemaking to implement the program
Legislative Description
Establishes an emergency heating energy assistance program benefit to provide emergency assistance to certain households where such household is threatened with shut-off or an energy emergency due to nonpayment.
Last Action
referred to social services
1/7/2026