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NY A09643
NY A09643Provides that a claimant eligible to receive unemployment insurance benefits shall also be entitled to receive a dependent allowance which shall be equal to forty-five dollars per dependent per week.
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the labor law, in relation to authorizing a claimant to receive a dependent allowance in addition to unemployment insurance benefits
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend the labor law to provide an additional weekly payment, called a dependent allowance, to individuals who are already eligible to receive unemployment insurance benefits. This allowance would be $45 per week for each dependent. The bill defines "dependent" to include children 18 years old and younger (including foster children, stepchildren, and children for whom the claimant has at least 50% custody), full-time students up to age 26, nonworking adults in the household aged 60 and older, and adults with disabilities in the household. This change aims to offer further financial support to unemployed individuals who are responsible for the care of others.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
referred to labor (on 01/21/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9643 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A09643&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A09643 |
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