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N.Y. Const. art. XVII, § 1

Public relief and care

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The aid, care and support of the needy are public concerns and shall be provided by the state and by such of its subdivisions, and in such manner and by such means, as the legislature may from time to time determine.

History

New. Adopted by Constitutional Convention of 1938 and approved by vote of the people November 8, 1938.

Provenance

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dos.ny.gov
Retrieved
2026-09-25
Edition
2026-09-25
Content hash
33ae2e4f13658a98ee1a40ab50eeead282fd1987aa4ce88ae115fe735596d243
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