New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 1791: Eliminates asset limits in calculating the amount of benefits for any household under any public assistance program

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

Plain-language summary

S 1791 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Eliminates asset limits in calculating the amount of benefits for any household under any public assistance program. Primary sponsor: Nathalia Fernández (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Nathalia Fernández (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.