Bill > A09413

This bill amends the New York Social Services Law to expand eligibility for public benefits and services to non-citizens, including those who are not qualified aliens under federal statutes. Specifically, the bill guarantees that non-citizens can access a wide range of services such as protective services for adults and children, foster care services, prevention services, adoption subsidies, kinship guardianship assistance, after-care services for youth and families involved with child welfare, child care assistance, and residential services for domestic violence victims. The legislation ensures that non-citizens can receive these public benefits and services, provided they meet other existing eligibility requirements outlined in the state's social services regulations. By removing language that previously limited access to certain services, the bill aims to create more inclusive access to social support systems for non-citizen residents of New York, regardless of their immigration status. The act is designed to take effect immediately upon passage.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9413