Assembly bill · A5417 (2025-26)
Creates a commission to reform public assistance benefits
New York State Assembly
Sponsor: Brian Maher (Assembly Member, District 101, Republican/Conservative)
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Summary
Creates a commission to reform public assistance benefits to conduct a study to examine the current payment method for public assistance benefits and to identify any and all income levels that exist where an individual or family would become ineligible for any public assistance benefit.
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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
- May 27, 2026
Held for Consideration in Social Services
HELD FOR CONSIDERATION IN SOCIAL SERVICES
NY Assembly
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
NY Assembly
- Feb 14, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
NY Assembly
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