New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 1065: Provides that before a person may receive public assistance benefits, they must submit to a drug test

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES

Plain-language summary

A 1065 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides that before a person may receive public assistance benefits, they must submit to a drug test. Primary sponsor: Joe Angelino (Republican/Conservative/Independence). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Joe Angelino (Republican/Conservative/Independence). 9 co-sponsors.