New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 2242: Allows for certain disability benefits to continue in the event an individual who is receiving such benefits gets married
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 2242 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Allows for certain disability benefits to continue in the event an individual who is receiving such benefits gets married. Primary sponsor: Jo Anne Simon (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows for certain disability benefits to continue in the event an individual who is receiving such benefits gets married; provides that the marriage to another individual which would otherwise make an individual ineligible for certain disability benefits shall not be considered if such individual is already receiving disability benefits at the time of becoming married and continues to meet certain criteria.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Anne Simon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Phara Souffrant Forrest | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Donna Lupardo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 123 |
| Karen McMahon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 146 |
| Nader Sayegh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 90 |
| Carrie Woerner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 113 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
- REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
- PRINT NUMBER 2242A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HEALTH
- REFERRED TO HEALTH