A02242Introduced in the Assembly
Allows for certain disability benefits to continue in the event an individual who is receiving such benefits gets married; provides that the marriage to another individual which would otherwise make an individual ineligible for certain disability benefits shall not be considered if such individual is already receiving disability benefits at the time of becoming married and continues to meet certain criteria.
Introduced by Jo Simon, District 52
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Allows for certain disability benefits to continue in the event an individual who is receiving such benefits gets married; provides that the marriage to another individual which would otherwise make an individual ineligible for certain disability benefits shall not be considered if such individual is already receiving disability benefits at the time of becoming married and continues to meet certain criteria.
Where it stands
referred to ways and means
January 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Assembly Health Committee: Favorable refer to committee Ways and Means · May 19, 2025
24
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
26 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jarett Gandolfo | 7 | Yes |
| Charles Lavine | 13 | Yes |
| Jacob Blumencranz | 15 | Yes |
| Daniel Norber | 16 | Yes |
| Michaelle Solages | 22 | Yes |
| Edward Braunstein | 26 | Yes |
| Andrew Hevesi | 28 | Yes |
| Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas | 34 | Yes |
| Jenifer Rajkumar | 38 | Yes |
| Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn | 42 | Absent |
Bill history
referred to health
amend and recommit to health
print number 2242a
reported referred to ways and means
referred to ways and means
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