NY A10763

Allows incarcerated individuals to apply for safety net assistance 45 days before their earliest expected release date through their identified local social services district.

Permits incarcerated individuals to apply for state supplemental payments at least 90 days before their earliest expected release date if they intend to reside in New York upon release.

Requires state correctional facilities and local jails to assist incarcerated individuals in completing applications for benefits and may contract with not-for-profit providers to help with applications and appeals.

Establishes a five-year reintegration pilot program in three correctional facilities (one female, two male) to provide incarcerated individuals with screening, assessments, and linkages to mental health services, substance use disorder services, job training, housing assistance, and other support services beginning 90 days before release and continuing for six months post-release.

Requires public housing authorities to adopt policies prohibiting one-strike rules, banning use of arrest records, and limiting use of criminal records in housing decisions to only when required by federal law, while allowing denial only if the person would adversely affect health, safety, or peaceful enjoyment of premises.