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A 3838

Relates to procedures and other matters related to the receipt or discontinuation of certain benefits

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Judy Griffin and 1 co-sponsor

Modifies how benefits are received or cut off, changing eligibility rules, notices, and appeals, affecting beneficiaries and agencies that administer state/local programs.

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Bill Summary · A 3838

Summary — Assembly Bill A3838 (2025)

Bill number: A3838
Title: Relates to procedures and other matters related to the receipt or discontinuation of certain benefits
Introduced: January 30, 2025
Primary sponsor: Assemblymember Billy Jones (cosponsor: Judy Griffin)
Related/companion bills: S5026 (Senate companion); A7579 (prior session)
Current status (from provided actions): Referred to Governmental Employees; subsequently printed as A3838A and A3838B and amended; reported and referred to Codes; “ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN” recorded 2025‑09‑08.

Note: the actual bill text supplied was not legible (PDF stream content not available). The summary below is based on the bill title, committee referrals, amendment history, and available legislative actions.

Main purpose / intent

The bill’s stated intent (from its title) is to modify procedures and other aspects governing how specified benefits are received or discontinued. That typically covers administrative rules for starting, continuing, suspending or terminating benefits provided by state or local government programs (for example: retirement, disability, health insurance, or other employment‑related benefits), though the specific benefits addressed are not identified in the available materials.

Key provisions (inferred scope)

Because the prose of the bill was not available, exact statutory changes cannot be quoted. Based on the title and referral to the Governmental Employees Committee, the bill likely includes one or more of the following types of provisions:
- Procedural rules for applying for, verifying eligibility for, or appealing decisions about benefits.
- Timeframes and notice requirements for discontinuing benefits or for reinstatement.
- Documentation, reporting, or coordination requirements for agencies that administer benefits.
- Definitions and standards governing what constitutes continued eligibility or disqualifying events.
- Transitional or corrective provisions for beneficiaries affected by retroactive changes.

Who would be affected

  • Beneficiaries of the particular benefits covered (likely state or local government employees, retirees, dependents).
  • State or municipal agencies and retirement/benefit administrators charged with implementation.
  • Human resources offices and payroll/benefits vendors assisting in processing changes.
  • Potentially local governments and taxpayers if administrative or benefit costs change.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Referred to the Governmental Employees Committee on 2025‑01‑30; multiple committee amendments and two printed versions (A3838A, A3838B) followed.
  • On 2025‑05‑28 the bill was reported and referred to the Codes Committee — indicating substantive amendments that raise questions of statutory consistency or constitutional/legal drafting.
  • The entry “ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN” on 2025‑09‑08 is recorded twice. Striking the enacting clause is a technical amendment that can alter how a measure is presented or implemented; it may indicate the bill was converted to a non‑enacting or technical amendment or underwent wording changes. The ultimate legal effect depends on subsequent actions (final passage, concurrence, signature).

Next steps / where to find authoritative detail

  • Review the full bill text and the A3838A/B versions on the New York State Assembly legislative website or legislative tracking services to see exact statutory language.
  • Consult the companion Senate bill S5026 and prior‑session A7579 for related or earlier versions.
  • Contact the bill sponsors’ offices or the Assembly Committee on Governmental Employees for summaries prepared for committee hearings.
  • If you represent affected parties, consider preparing questions about notice procedures, appeal rights, effective dates, and administrative cost/implementation impacts.

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