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NY S09589

NY S09589
Establishes a SNAP and cash assistance fraud victims compensation fund.


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Introduced
10/31/2022
In Committee
10/31/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the social services law and the state finance law, in relation to establishing a SNAP and cash assistance fraud victims compensation fund; and making an appropriation therefor

AI Summary

This bill establishes a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and cash assistance fraud victims compensation program within the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance. The program will provide compensation to individuals who have had their SNAP or cash assistance benefits stolen or who have been defrauded of such benefits. The bill also creates the SNAP and Cash Assistance Fraud Victims Compensation Fund to finance the program, which will be funded through appropriations, civil penalties related to SNAP, and other contributions. The bill appropriates $1.5 million to the fund to carry out the provisions of the act.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

REFERRED TO FINANCE (on 10/31/2022)

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