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NY A09399
Bill
Status
4/25/2014
Primary Sponsor
Michele Titus
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AI Summary
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Amends Social Services Law Section 459-b to extend emergency shelter eligibility for pregnant victims of domestic violence beyond the standard 90-day maximum plus two 45-day extensions.
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Pregnant domestic violence victims pursuing education and training may receive up to nine additional months of necessary emergency shelter at residential programs.
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Extends eligibility only to pregnant women actively engaged in pursuit of education and training programs to reach independent status.
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Authorizes the Commissioner of Children and Family Services to promulgate implementing rules and regulations immediately, with the law taking effect 180 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Relates to residential services for pregnant victims of domestic violence; provides that certain pregnant victims of domestic violence may stay at an emergency shelter for up to nine months.
Last Action
referred to social services
4/25/2014