Assembly bill · A161 (2025-26)
Directs a study on the impact of increased wages on eligibility for income based services, programs and subsidies
New York State Assembly
Sponsor: Simcha Eichenstein (Assembly Member, District 48, Democratic)
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Summary
Directs the commissioner of the department of labor, in consultation with the commissioners of the office of temporary and disability assistance, the department of health, the office of children and family services, and the department of taxation and finance to conduct a study on income eligibility limits for public benefits to assist the poor and the impact that rising wages has or will have on the eligibility of the working poor to receive such benefits.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Labor · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Labor · New York State Senate.
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Full history
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO LABOR
NY Assembly
- Jan 8, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO LABOR
NY Assembly
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