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NY A04453

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Mark Gjonaj

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Origin

Assembly

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires supportive housing facilities in cities with populations of one million or more to be sited, constructed, and established throughout boroughs in proportion to each borough's population relative to the city's total population

  • Allows community boards or neighborhood boards to grant exemptions from the proportional distribution requirement

  • Directs new supportive housing facilities established after this act's effective date to be located in boroughs with the lowest concentration of such facilities relative to their population

  • Requires community board or neighborhood board approval before any supportive housing facility can be sited, constructed, or established in cities of one million or more

  • Defines supportive housing facilities as not-for-profit operated multiple residences funded by federal, state, and municipal governments serving individuals with mental illness, trauma, chemical dependency, chronic illness, and homeless or vulnerable populations

Legislative Description

Requires, in cities having a population of one million or more, supportive housing be disbursed throughout the boroughs of such city in proportion to the borough population.

Last Action

referred to social services

1/6/2016

Committee Referrals

Social Services2/2/2015

Full Bill Text

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