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NY A04348
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/30/2015
Primary Sponsor
Michele Titus
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AI Summary
- Extends emergency shelter eligibility for pregnant victims of domestic violence from the standard 90-day maximum to up to nine additional months beyond the initial stay
- Requires pregnant domestic violence victims to be actively pursuing education or training to achieve independent status to qualify for the extended nine-month shelter period
- Maintains existing 90-day emergency shelter provision plus two 45-day extensions for all domestic violence victims, with pregnant victims eligible for the additional nine-month extension
- Directs the Commissioner of Children and Family Services to promulgate rules and regulations immediately to implement the law before its effective date of 180 days after enactment
- Applies to victims of domestic violence who were residing in the social services district at the time of the alleged violence, regardless of public assistance eligibility
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
1/6/2016
Committee Referrals
Social Services1/30/2015
Full Bill Text
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