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NY A08311
Bill
Status
Introduced
10/20/2021
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Giglio
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AI Summary
- Increases the number of forty-five day extensions for emergency shelter for domestic violence victims from two to three extensions beyond the initial ninety day stay
- Extensions remain available only for residents who continue to be in need of emergency services and temporary shelter
- Requires residential programs to allow service animals and therapy dogs to accompany domestic violence victims, unless doing so would create an undue burden
- Mandates residential programs make reasonable efforts to place animals at off-site facilities (veterinary hospitals, humane societies, or animal protection associations) if on-site accompaniment is not feasible
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Allows for three forty-five day extensions of necessary and available emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence instead of the current two forty-five day extensions.
Last Action
referred to social services
1/5/2022
Committee Referrals
Social Services10/20/2021
Full Bill Text
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