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NY A04693
Bill
Status
2/5/2015
Primary Sponsor
Barbara Clark
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AI Summary
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Adds new Section 43-A to Social Services Law requiring homeless persons served by homeless projects to be identified by social security number or student identification number for data collection purposes.
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Authorizes use of identification numbers solely for collecting anonymous data on reasons for homelessness, facilities used during homelessness, and time from becoming homeless until securing permanent housing, with identification numbers destroyed once permanent housing is obtained.
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Requires the Commissioner of the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance to promulgate rules and regulations to implement the data collection requirements.
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Mandates annual reporting to the Governor and Legislature on collected data, conclusions, and recommendations.
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Takes effect 180 days after enactment, with rules and regulations to be promulgated prior to that date.
Legislative Description
Requires data collection on homeless persons served by a homeless project including reasons why such person becomes homeless and enters a homeless facility; requires annual report be made to governor and legislature.
Last Action
enacting clause stricken
3/3/2016