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NY A05674
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/14/2019
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Giglio
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AI Summary
- Increases the maximum number of forty-five day extensions of emergency shelter for domestic violence victims from two to three extensions
- Extensions apply to residential programs providing shelter beyond the initial ninety-day period for victims who continue to need emergency services
- Requires social services districts to offer and provide emergency shelter and services regardless of public assistance eligibility
- Mandates that service animals and therapy dogs be allowed to accompany domestic violence victims in residential programs unless it creates an undue burden
- When animal accompaniment creates undue burden, residential programs must make reasonable efforts to arrange off-site animal care or provide referrals to approved facilities
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Allows for three forty-five day extensions of necessary and available emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence instead of the current two forty-five day extensions.
Last Action
held for consideration in social services
7/15/2020
Committee Referrals
Social Services2/14/2019
Full Bill Text
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