New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 246: Relates to resource exemptions for applicants for public assistance programs
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 246 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to resource exemptions for applicants for public assistance programs. Primary sponsor: Roxanne Persaud (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relates to resource exemptions for applicants for public assistance programs; amends the Welfare Reform Act in relation to the effectiveness thereof.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Democratic/Working Families 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roxanne Persaud | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Jeremy Cooney | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 56 |
| Brad Hoylman-Sigal | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Robert Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 31 |
| Julia Salazar | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 18 |
| Jessica Scarcella-Spanton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
“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 SOCIAL SERVICES
- REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
- REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES