New York S07224 amends the social services law to authorize reissuance of benefits in cases of fraud or theft.

New York S07224 amends the social services law to allow for the reissuance of emergency assistance to needy families with children, safety net assistance, SNAP benefits, or emergency assistance for aged, blind, and disabled persons when benefits are stolen or fraudulently obtained. The bill specifies that these replacement benefits must be provided within seven days of the victim submitting a signed statement documenting the theft. The bill also allows for the reduction of replacement benefits by any previously or contemporaneously received benefits. The changes take effect immediately.

New York S07224 amends the social services law to authorize reissuance of benefits in cases of fraud or theft.

New York S07224 amends the social services law to allow for the reissuance of emergency assistance to needy families with children, safety net assistance, SNAP benefits, or emergency assistance for aged, blind, and disabled persons when benefits are stolen or fraudulently obtained. The bill specifies that these replacement benefits must be provided within seven days of the victim submitting a signed statement documenting the theft. The bill also allows for the reduction of replacement benefits by any previously or contemporaneously received benefits. The changes take effect immediately.