Relates to eligibility for the temporary assistance to needy families block grant program, safety net assistance and medical assistance for certain noncitizens
Summary
Relates to eligibility for the temporary assistance to needy families block grant program, safety net assistance and medical assistance for certain noncitizens.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Mar 13, 2026
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What changed between versions
S710
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S710A
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3 edits
MINOR
This bill amends New York's social services law to update eligibility criteria for certain noncitizens receiving temporary assistance, safety net assistance, and medical assistance. The changes primarily affect how victims of trafficking and domestic violence can obtain and maintain benefits while pursuing immigration relief.
Scope change
The bill maintains the same scope of beneficiaries (noncitizens with spouses and children under 21) but modifies the specific requirements for qualifying as trafficking or domestic violence victims.
ELIGIBILITY
Changed the attestation requirement from being provided by 'an attorney or service provider' to being provided by 'an established provider of social or legal services pursuant to applicable division of criminal justice services regulations'.
Updated the language regarding when a new attestation can be submitted if the original provider can no longer represent the noncitizen, changing 'attestation from an attorney' to 'attestation from another established provider of legal services'.
TECHNICAL
Minor formatting changes including bill number designation (S 710 to S 710--A), page number updates, and committee recommitment language indicating the bill was amended and recommitted to the Committee on Social Services.
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Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Amendments
2
Mar 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 710A
upper
Mar 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO SOCIAL SERVICES
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
upper
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Cordell Cleare
DDemocratic
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