New York Constitution
Article XVII - Social Welfare
Section 1 - Public relief and care
Universal Citation: NY Const art XVII § 1
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. (New. Adopted by Constitutional Convention of 1938 and approved by vote of the people November 8, 1938.)
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