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NY S08626
Bill
Status
12/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Julia Salazar
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AI Summary
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Expands eligibility for noncitizens, including non-qualified aliens, to receive additional public benefits beyond current protections
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Adds prevention services, adoption subsidy, kinship guardianship assistance, and after-care services for youth and families involved with child welfare to covered benefits
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Includes child care assistance as an eligible benefit for noncitizens
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Extends eligibility to "all other public services and benefits" for noncitizens who otherwise qualify under state law and regulations
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Guarantees localities the ability to use state funds to provide public benefits to non-citizens, including prevention services, adoption subsidy, kinship guardianship assistance, after-care services for youth and families involved with child welfare, child care assistance, and all other public services and benefits.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
1/7/2026