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Provisions

XVII.1 of 1939 • Public relief and care.

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The Text

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.


A Few Facts

• Joined the Constitution in 1939

• In Article XVII: Social Welfare

• Has 41 words

• Was proposed by the Constitutional Convention

• Went to NYS voters as proposed amendment 1 of 1938

• Is a new addition

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