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NY A02375
Bill
Status
1/14/2013
Primary Sponsor
Barbara Clark
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AI Summary
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Homeless persons served by homeless projects must be identified by social security number or student identification number (for homeless students without a social security number)
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Identification numbers shall be used solely to collect anonymous data on reasons for homelessness, facilities used during homelessness, and length of time until securing permanent housing, then destroyed
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Commissioner of the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance must promulgate rules and regulations to implement the data collection requirements
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Commissioner must submit annual reports to the Governor and Legislature detailing gathered data and any conclusions and recommendations drawn from it
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Act takes effect 180 days after becoming law, with rules and regulations to be promulgated prior to that date
Legislative Description
Requires data collection on homeless persons served by a homeless project including reasons why such person becomes homeless and enters a homeless facility; requires annual report be made to governor and legislature.
Last Action
referred to social services
1/8/2014