A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to unconditional direct cash assistance pilot programs

Summary

This bill would authorize the City to establish or fund one or more pilot programs to provide direct cash assistance to certain eligible low-income individuals. The bill would include research and reporting requirements for pilot programs. It would also exempt assistance provided under a pilot program from being considered income for purposes of other city-administered public benefits or assistance programs and would require the Commissioner of Social Services to petition the state and federal governments for similar waivers under state and federal programs.

Official summary of legislation · NYC Council