Social Services Law § 131-k · Title 1. General Provisions
Undocumented noncitizens
Text — Law content up to date as of October 2, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
§ 131-k. Undocumented noncitizens. An otherwise eligible applicant or recipient who has been determined to be ineligible for aid to dependent children, home relief or medical assistance because such individual is a noncitizen unlawfully residing in the United States or because such individual failed to furnish evidence that such individual is lawfully residing in the United States shall be immediately referred to the United States immigration and naturalization service, or the nearest consulate of the country of the applicant or the recipient for such service or consulate to take appropriate action or furnish assistance.
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