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NY A 3945

in committee

Enacts "the rural caregiver relief act"; appropriation

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower

Quick answers

Did NY A 3945 pass?

Not yet. NY A 3945 is in committee as of 2026-01-07 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-07): REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

What is NY A 3945 about?

Enacts "the rural caregiver relief act"; provides a tax credit for unpaid family caregivers in an amount equal to $3,000 (Part A); establishes a workplace flexibility grant program to support informal caregivers by awarding grants to businesses who offer remote work options, paid leave and flexible schedules to employees who are informal caregivers (Part B); determines the training and assistance available to informal caregivers in rural areas by requiring the director of the aging to conduct a review (Part C); relates to the provision of a transportation assistance stipend for informal caregivers in rural areas of the state (Part D); makes an appropriation to the office for the aging to support the provisions of this act (Part E).

Who sponsors NY A 3945?

Angelo Santabarbara is the primary sponsor of NY A 3945.

Description

Enacts "the rural caregiver relief act"; provides a tax credit for unpaid family caregivers in an amount equal to $3,000 (Part A); establishes a workplace flexibility grant program to support informal caregivers by awarding grants to businesses who offer remote work options, paid leave and flexible schedules to employees who are informal caregivers (Part B); determines the training and assistance available to informal caregivers in rural areas by requiring the director of the aging to conduct a review (Part C); relates to the provision of a transportation assistance stipend for informal caregivers in rural areas of the state (Part D); makes an appropriation to the office for the aging to support the provisions of this act (Part E).

Introduced
Latest action
2026-01-07 — REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
Bill type
bill
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Sponsors

  • Angelo Santabarbaraprimary

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2025-01-30

    REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

    referral-committee

  2. 2026-01-07

    REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

    referral-committee

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Votes

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Related bills

No related bills recorded for this bill.

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