Assembly bill · A1008 (2025-26)
Relates to enrollment in medical assistance programs for incarcerated individuals
New York State Assembly
Sponsor: Amy Paulin (Assembly Member, District 88, Democratic)
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Summary
Provides presumptive eligibility for medical assistance benefits for persons released from correctional facilities for at least sixty days following release; provides for enrollment of such individuals upon release upon application, if eligible.
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Amends the Social Services Law.
Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Health · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Health · New York State Senate.
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Cosponsors
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- Republican2
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- Al Taylor
- Andrew Hevesi
- Anna Kelles
- Catalina Cruz
- Chantel Jackson
- Charles Lavine
- Chris Burdick
- David Weprin
- Demond Meeks
- Emily Gallagher
- Gabriella Romero
- Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas
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Full history
- Mar 16, 2026
Amend and Recommit to Health
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HEALTH
NY Assembly
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
NY Assembly
- Jan 8, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
NY Assembly
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