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NY A02940
Bill
Status
1/23/2017
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Lentol
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AI Summary
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Limits new adult homeless shelters to a maximum of 100 clients per facility, effective within 12 months of the law's enactment.
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Requires all adult homeless shelters to maintain a minimum three-mile radius distance between facilities.
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Existing shelters exceeding 100 clients must phase down to that capacity within 12 months of receiving their operating certificate.
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Prohibits certification of any adult homeless shelter operating beyond December 31, 2018, unless it complies with the size and distance requirements.
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Requires the New York State Department of Family Assistance to report to the legislature and governor by November 10, 2017, on how localities select shelter locations and recommendations for implementation.
Legislative Description
Requires homeless shelters housing adults to restrict the number of clients housed to 100 and to be located no nearer than a three mile radius from another such facility; phases in requirements over one year; requires report by the department of family assistance regarding implementation of such standards; shelters must meet the requirements of these provisions by a specified date.
Last Action
held for consideration in social services
5/30/2018