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NY S07741

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rachel May

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Defines "closed period of eligibility" as a Social Security Administration determination that a person was previously eligible for supplemental security income (SSI) benefits but is no longer eligible when the determination is made or communicated to the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance

  • Expands eligibility for additional state payments to include persons who were awarded SSI benefits for a closed period of eligibility, not just those currently receiving benefits

  • Updates statutory references to replace "secretary of the federal department of health, education and welfare" with "federal commissioner of social security" to reflect current federal agency structure

  • Modifies the definition of "eligible individual" to include persons who "were" eligible for additional state payments, in addition to those who currently "are" eligible

Legislative Description

Defines "closed period of eligibility" for purposes of supplemental security income for aged, blind, and disabled persons; includes such time period in the eligibility requirements of such supplemental security income.

Last Action

SUBSTITUTED BY A1817

6/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules6/10/2025
Social Services5/2/2025

Full Bill Text

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