Assembly bill · A8036 (2025-26)
Requires commissioners of local social services districts to screen, apply for, and use and conserve federal benefits on behalf of children placed in foster…
New York State Assembly
Sponsor: Andrew Hevesi (Assembly Member, District 28, Democratic)
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Requires commissioners of local social services districts to screen, apply for, and use and conserve federal benefits on behalf of children placed in foster care
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Summary
Requires commissioners of local social services districts to screen, apply for, and use and conserve retirement, survivors and disability insurance, supplemental security income, veterans' or any other federal social security benefits on behalf of certain children; provides for responsibilities of local commissioners of social services appointed to serve as the representative payee for a child; provides for technical assistance and financial literacy for certain children; makes related provisions.
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Amends the Social Services Law.
Where it stands
Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.
- 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 29, 2026
Amend (t) and Recommit to Ways and Means
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
- May 27, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
NY Assembly
- Apr 22, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
NY Assembly
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