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NY A03555
Bill
Status
1/27/2021
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Hevesi
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AI Summary
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Prohibits publicly funded temporary housing providers in cities with populations of one million or more from requiring recipients of public assistance to participate in work activities as a condition of receiving shelter.
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Eliminates room and board fees and income contribution requirements for homeless individuals and families receiving temporary housing assistance in cities with populations of one million or more.
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Requires written, signed consent from recipients who choose to volunteer or work, with clear notification that work is not mandatory for receiving shelter assistance.
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Establishes civil penalties up to $500 per violation for providers collecting prohibited fees, with potential five-year debarment from public funding for providers found in violation five or more times within one year.
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Allows disqualified providers to apply for reinstatement by demonstrating corrective actions and that continued disqualification is not in the public interest.
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
enacting clause stricken
11/18/2022