· NY legislature · 2025-2026

Requires commissioners of local social services districts to screen, apply for, and use and conserve federal benefits on behalf of children placed in foster care

Requires commissioners of local social services districts to screen, apply for, and use and conserve retirement, survivors and disability insurance, supplemental security income, veterans' or any other federal social security benefits on behalf of children placed in foster care; provides for responsibilities of loca…

Sponsor

Andrew Hevesi (D-NY)

Introduced

2025-04-22

Policy area

Social Welfare

Latest action

REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES