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NY S05275
Bill
Status
5/12/2015
Primary Sponsor
Martin Golden
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Homeless Services to notify the affected community board in writing at least 60 days before using a new location or expanding an existing location for transitional housing for homeless families and individuals
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Notification must include the facility address, number of people to be housed, operator name, service provider organizations, housing type, description of services, rationale for location selection, and approximate schedule for use or expansion
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Applies to all transitional housing facilities operated or contracted by the Department, regardless of size and capacity
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Relates to requiring the Department of Homeless Services to notify the affected community board prior to locating transitional housing for the homeless; requires written notification sixty days before the department enters into a contractual arrangement with a transitional housing provider or otherwise finalizes its decision to use or expand a location as transitional housing.
Last Action
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1/6/2016