NY A05663

Requires social services commissioners to request information from the Division of Criminal Justice Services for each public assistance applicant to determine if they are a wanted felon or probation/parole violator

Defines "wanted felon" as someone fleeing prosecution or custody for a felony, and "probation or parole violator" as someone with an outstanding warrant or judicial/administrative finding of violation

Makes probation or parole violators ineligible for public assistance until they are restored to supervision, released from custody, or their supervision period expires

Authorizes commissioners to recoup public assistance benefits paid to individuals who falsely claimed they were not wanted felons or probation/parole violators when they knew or should have known otherwise

Takes effect 180 days after becoming law, with commissioners authorized to promulgate necessary rules and regulations prior to the effective date