Directs the secretary of state to publish a comprehensive list of all state sponsored novel virus related programs and resources available to consumers, student loan debtors, senior citizens, small businesses, renters and homeowners on the department of state website.
NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION submitted in accordance with Assembly Rule III, Sec 1(f)
BILL NUMBER: A1368
SPONSOR: Simon TITLE OF BILL:
An act relating to providing public awareness of novel virus programs
and resources; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon
expiration thereof
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
The purpose of this bill is to protect consumers by requiring the
department of state to compile a comprehensive list of all novel virus
related programs and resources available to consumers implemented at the
state level on a single webpage.
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section one of the bill requires the secretary of state to compile a
comprehensive list of all novel virus related programs and resources
implemented at the state level on a single webpage. Section two contains
the effective date.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ORIGINAL AND AMENDED VERSION:
The comprehensive list will now be created and updated by the Department
of State. The bill also contains a repeal date now.
JUSTIFICATION:
New York state has implemented programs and directed resources to assist
consumers, student loan debtors, senior citizens, small businesses, and
renters and homeowners that were negatively impacted by the novel virus
COVID-19. Many individuals who would benefit from these, and future
programs and resources do not know that they are available. Therefore,
when a new state-supported novel virus related resource or program
becomes available the new information or programs shall be made avail-
able on a single webpage. Consolidating information on all the programs
and resources available related to novel virus supports would enable
individuals to navigate their options with greater ease.
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
2023-24: A2278 Simon -referred to governmental operations
2021-22: A7808 Simon -referred to governmental operations
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS:
minimal impact
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire December 31,2026
when upon such date the provisions of this act shall be deemed repealed.
STATE OF NEW YORK
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1368
2025-2026 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 9, 2025
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Introduced by M. of A. SIMON, BURDICK, STERN, LUPARDO, ZINERMAN,
SEAWRIGHT, DeSTEFANO, KELLES, GONZALEZ-ROJAS, TAGUE, MAGNARELLI,
SANTABARBARA, SAYEGH -- read once and referred to the Committee on
Governmental Operations
AN ACT relating to providing public awareness of novel virus programs
and resources; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon
expiration thereof
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem-bly, do enact as follows:
1 Section 1. 1. No later than sixty days after the effective date of
2 this act, the secretary of state shall begin publishing a comprehensive
3 list of all novel virus related programs and resources available to
4 consumers, student loan debtors, senior citizens, small businesses,
5 renters and homeowners, which are implemented at the state level. There-
6 after, when a new state-supported novel virus related resource or
7 program becomes available, the information required by this act regard-
8 ing that program or resource shall be posted on the department of state
9 website no later than seven days after it becomes available. Such
10 information, including a summary or description of each such program or
11 resource, shall be made available on a single webpage and shall provide
12 a link to the internet site for each such program or resource if avail-
13 able.
14 2. For purposes of this act, "novel virus" means a virus or bacterial
15 strain that has not been previously identified in humans.
16 § 2. This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire December
17 31, 2029 when upon such date the provisions of this act shall be deemed
18 repealed.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[] is old law to be omitted.
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