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NY A06669
Bill
Status
3/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Deborah Glick
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AI Summary
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Removes the requirement that households must contain at least one person with a documented medical condition exacerbated by extreme heat to qualify for the cooling assistance component of the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
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Expands eligibility for cooling assistance benefits to all income-qualifying households regardless of medical status
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Takes effect 30 days after the state Commissioner of Social Services receives federal approval confirming the change will not disqualify New York from the federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
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Requires the Commissioner of Social Services to notify the Legislative Bill Drafting Commission upon receipt of federal determination
Legislative Description
Provides that an applicant for the cooling assistance component of the home energy assistance program shall not be required to demonstrate that the household contains at least one person with a documented medical condition that is exacerbated by extreme heat to be eligible for a cooling assistance component benefit.
Last Action
referred to social services
1/7/2026