Provides public assistance for home internet service
This bill adds home internet service payments to the list of basic living costs covered by New York's public assistance program. It directly affects low-income households eligible for social services by including internet costs in the standard of need calculations used to determine aid amounts. The key mechanism requires social services officials to provide monthly assistance for home internet service, alongside existing covered expenses like shelter and heating. This change expands existing support without creating new programs, integrating internet access into current benefit structures for qualifying families.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 17, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Mar 25, 2025
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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