New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 5417: Creates a commission to reform public assistance benefits
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
A 5417 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Creates a commission to reform public assistance benefits. Primary sponsor: Brian Maher (Republican/Conservative). Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2026): HELD FOR CONSIDERATION IN SOCIAL SERVICES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Maher | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 101 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- HELD FOR CONSIDERATION IN SOCIAL SERVICES
- REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
- REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES