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NY A03507
Bill
Status
1/27/2021
Primary Sponsor
Robert Rodriguez
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AI Summary
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Establishes the "Public Housing Safety and Security Act of 2021" to address crime and security issues in New York public housing projects.
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Authorizes the division to issue grants to public housing authorities for security improvements including hiring security personnel, funding law enforcement services, physical security upgrades, and installing surveillance cameras.
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Requires public housing authorities to submit applications with security plans, which are evaluated based on crime extent, plan quality, implementation capability, and local government support.
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Mandates twice-yearly safety inspections of public housing units to verify compliance with lead paint regulations, secure locking doors, structural soundness of entrances, and functional window locks.
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Requires annual reporting to state leadership on safety and security conditions at public housing units, including inspection failures, violations, and crime statistics by project.
Legislative Description
Enacts the "public housing safety and security act"; grants the division of housing and community renewal the authority to issue grants to public housing authorities or agencies for use in improving security in public housing projects; provides eligible activities for such grants; requires periodic safety inspections and an annual report.
Last Action
enacting clause stricken
12/10/2021