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Bill > A04115
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Introduced
02/09/2023
02/09/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 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 compensate individuals who have had their SNAP or cash assistance benefits stolen or have been defrauded of such benefits. The bill also creates a SNAP and cash assistance fraud victims compensation fund to support the program, 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, which is set to take effect immediately.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (18)
Marcela Mitaynes (D)*,
Khaleel Anderson (D),
Jeffrion Aubry (D),
Alex Bores (D),
Chris Burdick (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Manny De Los Santos (D),
Simcha Eichenstein (D),
Jessica González-Rojas (D),
Ron Kim (D),
Nikki Lucas (D),
Zohran Mamdani (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
Nily Rozic (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Sarahana Shrestha (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),
Last Action
referred to social services (on 01/03/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A4115 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A04115&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A04115 |
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