Bill > S08179

This bill extends the current exemptions of income and resources for public assistance programs under the welfare reform act of 1997 by modifying the expiration date of a specific section. Specifically, the bill changes the expiration date of Section sixteen of the original act from August 22, 2025 to August 22, 2027, effectively prolonging the existing exemptions for an additional two years. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, with a special provision that if it becomes law on or after August 22, 2025, it will be considered retroactively in effect from that date. This type of legislative amendment is common for maintaining continuity in social welfare programs by extending existing provisions that are set to expire, ensuring that current benefits and protections remain in place for recipients.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8179