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NY A09623
Bill
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rebecca Seawright
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AI Summary
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Creates the Office of New York State Benefits Coordination within the executive department, headed by a governor-appointed director
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Requires the office to document all existing state benefit programs, track funding and performance metrics, and maintain a database of provider resources
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Establishes a state benefits portal website with a staffed phone line, featuring wellness and mental health screening tools, substance use disorder resources, and suicide prevention tools available in multiple languages
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Creates a universal benefits application available online in accessible formats and multiple languages, designed with input from older adults and individuals with disabilities
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Portal must automatically identify additional benefits applicants may qualify for and integrate with transportation coordination, benefits education programs, and enrollment assistance services like HIICAP
Legislative Description
Establishes the office of New York state benefits coordination to document and track all benefit programs in the state, and establish a state benefits portal and universal benefits application.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
1/21/2026