New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 7778
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
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Jabari Brisport (Democratic/Working Families)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
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 local commissioners of social services appointed to serve as the representative payee for a child; provides for technical assistance and financial literacy for foster children; makes related provisions.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2025 Senate | Children And Families Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
Actions
- Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES - May 29, 2025 · Senate
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE - May 6, 2025 · Senate
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES