Relates to determination of public assistance eligibility

This bill amends New York's public assistance eligibility rules to streamline determinations and clarify household composition. It requires annual adjustments to income thresholds using federal poverty guidelines (e.g., a three-person NYC household without special needs becomes ineligible at the federal poverty level), and allows caregivers to exclude children's unearned income from household calculations. It also clarifies that parents must apply with minor children seeking aid unless excluded, while updating asset exemptions like vehicle value limits (up to $12,000 for 2018+) and tuition savings accounts. These changes directly affect low-income households applying for state assistance programs, particularly those with children.