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NY A10300
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rebecca Seawright
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AI Summary
- Requires the Office of Children and Family Services to conduct a statewide needs assessment identifying unmet needs of kinship caregivers, including housing, mental health access, financial assistance, childcare, and respite care
- Mandates state and local agencies cooperate with OCFS, granting the assessment powers equivalent to a legislative committee to hold hearings and conduct studies
- Requires OCFS to publish a report with findings and improvement recommendations, delivered to the Governor, Senate Temporary President, and Assembly Speaker within two years
- The act expires and is automatically repealed two years after taking effect
Legislative Description
Directs the office of children and family services to conduct a statewide needs assessment to identify any unmet needs, including, but not limited to, housing, mental health access, financial assistance, childcare, and respite care access for kinship caregivers.
Last Action
referred to children and families
2/20/2026
Committee Referrals
Children and Families2/20/2026
Full Bill Text
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