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NY A08836

NY A08836
Relates to the establishment of a healthy birth grant demonstration program; excludes healthy birth grants from income for certain purposes.


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Introduced
06/09/2025
In Committee
06/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the social services law, in relation to establishing a healthy birth grant demonstration program; and to amend the social services law, the tax law, the real property tax law, the administrative code of the city of New York, the domestic relations law and the family court act, in relation to the exclusion of healthy birth grants from income for certain purposes

AI Summary

This bill establishes a Healthy Birth Grant Demonstration Program that will provide a $1,800 grant to households with new parents receiving medical assistance during the third trimester of pregnancy. The program requires the state to seek a federal waiver to implement the grant, which will be available to various types of parents including biological, adoptive, and intended parents. The bill specifically ensures that the grant will not be considered income or resources for determining eligibility for various public benefits programs, including SNAP (food stamps), energy assistance, and child care subsidies. Additionally, the grant will be exempt from state and local income tax calculations. The grant is designed to provide financial support to low-income families with new children, with careful provisions to ensure it does not negatively impact recipients' eligibility for other assistance programs. The bill will take effect 180 days after receiving the necessary federal waiver, with the goal of supporting new parents and helping them meet the financial challenges of raising a child.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

referred to social services (on 06/09/2025)

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