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A 5272

Creates a day care assistance program for members of the organized militia serving active duty; appropriation

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Tague

Summary of New York State Bill A 5272 Main Purpose and IntentThis bill aims to establish a day care assistance program for members of the organized militia, such as the New York Na

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Bill Summary · A 5272

Summary of New York State Bill A 5272

Main Purpose and Intent

This bill aims to establish a day care assistance program for members of the organized militia, such as the New York National Guard, who are serving on active duty. The program would provide financial support to help cover the cost of child care for these active duty service members.

Key Provisions

  • Creates a new "Day Care Assistance for the Organized Militia" program within the Division of Military and Naval Affairs
  • Authorizes the Division to provide direct financial assistance to eligible service members to help pay for day care services
  • Sets the maximum assistance amount at $1,000 per child per month, with a household cap of $3,000 per month
  • Requires service members to apply and demonstrate financial need to receive the assistance
  • Appropriates $20 million in initial funding for the program

Affected Parties

The bill would directly benefit members of the New York organized militia, such as the Army National Guard, Air National Guard, and New York Naval Militia, who are currently serving on active duty. This could include deployments within the U.S. or overseas.

The program would help these service members afford child care while they are mobilized, which can create significant financial hardship for military families. It is intended to provide necessary support and help ensure readiness of the state's organized militia.

Procedural and Timeline Details

The bill has been referred to the Assembly Committee on Governmental Operations for consideration. If passed by the legislature, the day care assistance program would be implemented by the Division of Military and Naval Affairs starting in the 2025-2026 fiscal year, with the initial $20 million appropriation.

The bill is related to several prior-session bills that have also sought to establish child care support programs for the organized militia, though this appears to be the first version to have advanced this far in the legislative process.

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

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