Bill > S04695

This bill establishes the Intergenerational Poverty Mitigation Act, which creates a New York Intergenerational Welfare Reform Commission composed of nine members appointed by various state officials. The commission's primary purpose is to study and address the cycle of poverty that passes from one generation to the next, with a focus on helping at-risk children escape poverty and welfare dependency. The bill defines key terms like "intergenerational poverty" as a condition where multiple generations of a family remain in a cycle of poverty, distinguishing it from temporary or situational poverty. The commission will be responsible for analyzing data, developing strategies to help children at risk of continuing the poverty cycle, implementing data-driven policies, and creating comprehensive five and ten-year plans to reduce intergenerational poverty. Additionally, the bill establishes a pilot program that allows counties to submit proposals to implement local solutions for addressing intergenerational poverty, with selected counties receiving grants and being required to provide a matching contribution. The program will be evaluated annually, and the department will have the power to make the pilot program permanent or expand it to additional counties based on its success. The ultimate goal is to create a comprehensive approach to breaking the cycle of poverty by providing targeted interventions and support for at-risk families and children.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4695