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A02218Introduced in the Assembly

Prohibits requiring parents or caretakers to earn a minimum wage to be eligible for child care assistance.

IntroducedAssembly Ways and Means

Introduced by Sarah Clark, District 136

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Prohibits requiring parents or caretakers to earn a minimum wage to be eligible for child care assistance.

Where it stands

referred to ways and means

January 7, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

AssemblyStage: Assembly Children And Families Committee: Favorable refer to committee Ways and Means · May 20, 2025

16

Yes

0

No

1

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  1. referred to children and families

  2. reported referred to ways and means

  3. referred to ways and means

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