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NY S04098
Bill
Status
3/17/2011
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Duane
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AI Summary
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Amends Social Services Law Section 131-a to add new subdivision 14 establishing a shelter cost cap for persons with clinical/symptomatic HIV illness or AIDS
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Limits individuals receiving shelter assistance or emergency shelter allowance to paying no more than 30% of household monthly unearned and/or earned income toward shelter costs including rent and utilities
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Requires public assistance to cover remaining shelter costs minus any federal funds already being used by localities for housing accommodations
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Provides that persons living with clinical/symptomatic HIV or AIDS, and who are receiving shelter assistance or an emergency shelter allowance, shall not be required to pay more than 30% of the household's monthly unearned and/or earned income towards shelter costs, including rent and utilities.
Last Action
RECOMMITTED TO RULES
6/21/2012