A 2109 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Provides for self-attestation for victims of domestic violence

This bill allows domestic violence victims receiving public assistance in New York to self-attest to their situation without needing proof, enabling them to receive program waivers. It requires social services districts to screen for domestic violence and refer victims to specialized liaisons who assess needs based on the victim's statement. Victims may receive temporary waivers for work requirements, residency rules, or child support obligations if domestic violence prevents compliance, with waivers lasting at least four months and subject to review. The policy directly affects individuals applying for or receiving state aid (like food stamps or cash assistance) who are victims of domestic violence.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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MODERATE
This bill revision refines how domestic violence victims can access public assistance by clarifying the process for self-identification and screening, while removing language that required liaisons to assess the credibility of abuse allegations. The changes shift the focus from verifying claims to providing services based on self-attestation and available evidence, streamlining support for victims seeking help.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on social services for domestic violence victims, but the eligibility process was modified to reduce barriers by eliminating mandatory credibility assessments.
REQUIREMENT

Removed the requirement that domestic violence liaisons must assess the credibility of an individual's assertion of domestic violence.

Modified the assessment process to rely on an individual's attestation or relevant information and corroborating evidence rather than requiring independent verification of credibility.

Updated the language regarding waivers to clarify that they shall be granted based on an assessment rather than requiring a separate determination of good cause for each case.

ELIGIBILITY

Changed the process so that individuals who self-identify as victims of domestic violence are afforded the opportunity for screening without needing to first attest to their status as a separate step.

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Total actions
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Committee
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Amendments
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 2109A
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO SOCIAL SERVICES
lower
Jan 15, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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