New York bill A01593 amends social services law to provide state assistance for food and vet expenses for guide, hearing, and service dogs of.

New York bill A01593 amends the social services law to mandate state assistance for food and vet expenses for guide dogs, hearing dogs, and service dogs of individuals who qualify for social services. The bill requires regulations to set an amount of no less than $50 a month for this assistance. It also clarifies that service dogs do not need to be certified to qualify for these benefits. This change aims to support individuals with disabilities who rely on these dogs for assistance.

New York bill A01593 amends social services law to provide state assistance for food and vet expenses for guide, hearing, and service dogs of.

New York bill A01593 amends the social services law to mandate state assistance for food and vet expenses for guide dogs, hearing dogs, and service dogs of individuals who qualify for social services. The bill requires regulations to set an amount of no less than $50 a month for this assistance. It also clarifies that service dogs do not need to be certified to qualify for these benefits. This change aims to support individuals with disabilities who rely on these dogs for assistance.