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NY A06621

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2017

Primary Sponsor

Mark Gjonaj

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Origin

Assembly

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires supportive housing facilities in cities with populations over one million to be distributed across boroughs in proportion to each borough's population to the city's total population

  • Community boards or neighborhood boards may grant exemptions from the proportional distribution requirement

  • New supportive housing facilities must be sited 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 over one million population

  • Defines "supportive housing facility" as non-profit operated residences providing housing and support services for people with mental illness, trauma, chemical dependency, chronic illness, and shelters for homeless individuals, abused women and children, and veterans

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

3/10/2017

Committee Referrals

Social Services3/10/2017

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