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NY A04115

NY A04115
Establishes a SNAP and cash assistance fraud victims compensation fund.


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Introduced
02/09/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

referred to social services (on 01/03/2024)

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