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NY A07782

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

6/4/2013

Primary Sponsor

Robert Rodriguez

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Origin

Assembly

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Limits HIV/AIDS patients receiving shelter assistance or emergency shelter allowances to paying maximum 30% of household monthly income toward shelter costs including rent and utilities
  • Requires public assistance to cover remaining shelter costs, excluding any federal funds already allocated by localities for housing
  • Applies to persons with clinical/symptomatic HIV illness or AIDS living in households with unearned and/or earned income
  • Amends Section 131-a of the Social Services Law by adding new subdivision 14
  • 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

referred to social services

1/8/2014

Committee Referrals

Social Services6/4/2013

Full Bill Text

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