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NY A06632
Bill
Status
3/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas
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AI Summary
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Creates "SNAP for all," a state-funded nutrition assistance program for New York residents who meet federal SNAP income requirements but are ineligible solely due to immigration status, including those subject to immigration-based waiting periods
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Benefit amounts and delivery methods will mirror federal SNAP, including payment schedules, EBT-style redemption, and acceptance at farmers' and green markets that accept federal SNAP benefits
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Protects applicant and recipient personal information as "highly sensitive," prohibiting disclosure to federal immigration enforcement, ICE, Department of Justice, or any prosecuting authority without a court order
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State will reimburse social services districts 100% for administrative costs of certifying eligibility and distributing benefits
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Requires the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance to develop multilingual application forms, culturally competent outreach plans, and publish monthly non-identifying data on applications and benefits distributed
Legislative Description
Establishes "SNAP for all", a state-funded supplemental nutrition assistance program to provide for those who are excluded from federal SNAP benefits solely due to immigration status; outlines eligibility requirements of applicants and operational requirements of the office of temporary and disability assistance.
Last Action
referred to social services
1/7/2026