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NY S04214

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2017

Primary Sponsor

Martin Dilan

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Public Health Law § 2823 to explicitly include senior citizens (defined as persons 62 years of age or older) as a vulnerable population eligible for supportive housing development programs
  • Requires grants to fund housing development and supportive services for vulnerable persons including senior citizens, with funding allocated based on efficiency and effectiveness of housing development and access to necessary supports
  • Mandates eligible applicants (local government units or non-profit corporations engaged in supportive housing for at least one year) to submit applications including geographic area, service descriptions, funding plans, and other relevant factors as determined by the commissioner
  • Requires grantees to file annual reports detailing grant expenditures and authorizes the commissioner to inspect and examine all medical, service, and financial records of funded entities
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Relates to including senior citizens as vulnerable populations eligible for supportive housing.

Last Action

REFERRED TO AGING

1/3/2018

Committee Referrals

Aging2/6/2017

Full Bill Text

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