NY A06652

Amends social services law to extend emergency shelter eligibility for pregnant victims of domestic violence beyond the standard 90-day maximum stay plus two 45-day extensions.

Pregnant domestic violence victims may receive up to nine additional months of emergency shelter if they are pursuing education and training to reach independent status.

Social services districts must offer and provide necessary emergency shelter and services to domestic violence victims regardless of public assistance eligibility.

Commissioner of children and family services is directed to promulgate regulations necessary to implement the act before its effective date.

Act takes effect 180 days after becoming law, with regulatory authority granted immediately.