Assembly bill · A5159 (2025-26)
Relates to waiving application fees for individuals who certify they are unemployed
New York State Assembly
Sponsor: Lester Chang (Assembly Member, District 49, Republican/Conservative)
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Summary
Waives application fees for individuals who certify to the state civil service department that they are unemployed; removes provisions requiring an individual also be primarily responsible for the support of a household or receiving public assistance.
Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries
Amends the Civil Service Law.
Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Governmental Employees · New York State Assembly
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Full history
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
NY Assembly
- Feb 12, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
NY Assembly
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