NY A06126

Extends emergency shelter eligibility for pregnant victims of domestic violence from the standard 90-day maximum to up to 9 additional months, provided the pregnant woman is pursuing education and training to reach independent status.

Maintains existing provisions allowing two 45-day extensions of emergency shelter for domestic violence victims who continue to need services.

Requires residential programs to allow service animals and therapy dogs to accompany domestic violence victims, unless accommodation would create an undue burden as defined by state law.

Mandates that residential programs make reasonable efforts to place service animals at off-site care facilities (veterinary hospitals, humane societies, or animal protection associations) when on-site accompaniment is not feasible.

Takes effect 180 days after enactment, with authority granted for implementing regulations to be completed by the effective date.