Bill

A 4037

Adds certain human services programs to the designated human services programs eligible for a cost of living adjustment

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Andrew Hevesi

Expands COLA eligibility to additional human services programs, ensuring funding keeps pace with cost of living and boosting stability for affected agencies and recipients.

REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES

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Bill Summary · A 4037

Summary of Assembly Bill A 4037

Purpose and intent

Bill A 4037 seeks to expand the set of human services programs that are eligible to receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The bill would add certain designated human services programs to those already designated as eligible for COLA increases.
The overarching goal is to ensure that funding for eligible programs keeps pace with changes in the cost of living, improving financial stability for programs and the populations they serve.

Key provisions and changes

Adds “certain human services programs” to the list of programs eligible for a cost-of-living adjustment. The bill does not specify the exact programs in its summary, but expands eligibility beyond the current list.
The mechanism for implementing the COLA (how the adjustment is calculated, frequency, and funding sources) is not detailed in the provided summary. It is implied that the existing COLA framework applicable to designated programs would apply to the newly added programs.

Affected entities and beneficiaries

State and local agencies administering human services programs that would fall under the newly designated COLA-eligible category.
Organizations and recipients dependent on funding for the added programs, which could receive increases aligned with COLA adjustments.
Potential fiscal officers and budget committees responsible for approving annual COLA-funded appropriations.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduced: January 30, 2025.
Status: Referred to the Assembly Committee on Social Services (designated as “REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES”).
Version Content indicates the same action (referred to Social Services) occurring on the same date, suggesting it is at an early stage in the legislative process with no reported floor action or amendments yet.
As common with Assembly bills, subsequent steps would typically include committee hearings, potential amendments, and floor votes in the Assembly, followed by consideration in the Senate if it progresses.

Additional notes

The summary does not specify the exact list of programs to be added or the precise COLA mechanism, so the full fiscal impact and administrative details would become clearer with the bill’s text and any amendments during committee review.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.