Assembly bill · A5331 (2025-26)
Enacts the HOPE pilot program; appropriation
New York State Assembly
Sponsor: Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas (Assembly Member, District 34, Democratic/Working Families)
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Summary
Enacts the HOPE pilot program; allows households to apply for multiple food and anti-poverty benefits simultaneously online; enables families to work with nonprofit and government agencies to enact action plans to boost their long-term self-sufficiency.
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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
Social Services · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Social Services · New York State Senate.
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Full history
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
NY Assembly
- Feb 13, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
NY Assembly
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