Immigration

This bill requires anyone applying for public assistance benefits in the state to have lived in the state for at least 90 days prior to their application. It directly affects individuals seeking benefits like food assistance, cash aid, or housing support. The key provision adds a new rule to the social services law, stating that no public assistance can be provided to applicants who don’t meet this residency requirement. The law would take effect on January 1st following its passage.

Imposes consultation and reporting requirements for municipal corporations resettling, transporting or relocating non-detained migrants to another municipal corporation within the state, which is directed, administered, or funded by the federal government, the secretary of health and human services in the case of minors, the secretary of homeland security in the case of adults, or any municipal corporation within the state or agents thereof.