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NY S08878
Bill
Status
8/5/2020
Primary Sponsor
Zellnor Myrie
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AI Summary
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Prohibits publicly funded temporary housing providers in cities with populations over one million from requiring recipients of public assistance to participate in work activities as a condition of receiving shelter assistance.
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Eliminates requirements for homeless individuals and families to pay room and board or contribute earned or unearned income, benefits, or resources to receive temporary housing assistance in cities with populations over one million.
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Applies to all types of shelters including family shelters, cluster site apartments, domestic violence shelters, transitional housing, and safe houses for refugees and trafficking victims.
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Establishes civil penalties up to $500 per violation for providers collecting prohibited contributions, with potential ineligibility for public funding for up to five years after five or more violations within one year.
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Requires written, signed consent from recipients who choose to volunteer or work, with documentation that such participation is voluntary and not a condition of receiving assistance.
Legislative Description
Relates to eliminating rent for homeless shelters in cities having a population of one million or more; provides that a homeless individual or family applying for or receiving temporary housing assistance shall not be required to pay room and board or contribute any earned or unearned income, available benefits or resources to eliminate their need for temporary housing assistance or as a condition to receive temporary housing assistance from such provider.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
8/5/2020