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NY A03799

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/27/2015

Primary Sponsor

Keith Wright

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Origin

Assembly

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases net household income threshold for emergency rent arrears assistance from 125% to 200% of the federal poverty line
  • Extends repayment period for those exceeding 200% of poverty line from 12 months to 18 months
  • Eliminates requirement to prove ability to repay when signing repayment agreements for emergency assistance
  • Expands eligible assistance programs to include Safety Net, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, and emergency assistance for aged, blind, and disabled persons
  • Takes effect January 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Increases the availability of emergency rent arrears assistance to include grants for individuals at 200% or less of the poverty line; provides such assistance to persons who exceed 200% of the poverty line if they sign a repayment agreement; extends the repayment schedule to 18 months and removes the requirement that proof be given that loan can be repaid.

Last Action

referred to social services

1/6/2016

Committee Referrals

Social Services1/27/2015

Full Bill Text

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