New York A07167 amends laws to allow reimbursement of childcare and dependent care expenses for volunteer members of public bodies.

New York A07167 amends the general municipal law by adding a new section 72-s, which establishes that volunteer members of public bodies are eligible for reimbursement of actual childcare and dependent care expenses incurred during their service. This includes time spent at meetings. The public officers law is also amended to include these expenses as reimbursable costs for public officers who are not compensated for their services. Reimbursement requires submission of documentation to the appropriate public officer or designated person. The act takes effect immediately.

New York A07167 amends laws to allow reimbursement of childcare and dependent care expenses for volunteer members of public bodies.

New York A07167 amends the general municipal law by adding a new section 72-s, which establishes that volunteer members of public bodies are eligible for reimbursement of actual childcare and dependent care expenses incurred during their service. This includes time spent at meetings. The public officers law is also amended to include these expenses as reimbursable costs for public officers who are not compensated for their services. Reimbursement requires submission of documentation to the appropriate public officer or designated person. The act takes effect immediately.