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NY A10070
Bill
Status
4/29/2022
Primary Sponsor
Latrice Walker
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AI Summary
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Requires the New York City Housing Authority to create policies for administrative procedures that comply with federal law (Title 42 §§ 13661-13662 of the United States Code) and HUD guidance
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Mandates oral interpretation services in all administrative procedures for limited English proficient applicants and residents
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Requires formal motion practice procedures in all administrative hearings and automatic stays in housing court proceedings while administrative procedures are active
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Establishes that all hearings must follow New York state rules of evidence, be conducted by impartial hearing officers approved by residents, and result in written decisions provided within 30 days and published in a searchable public database
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Permits residents to submit and pursue grievances regardless of rent payment status and allows residents to request stays pending resolution of underlying criminal proceedings
Legislative Description
Requires the New York City Housing Authority to create policies regarding administrative procedures that conform with Title 42 Sections 13661-13662 of the United States Code and any relevant guidance developed by the Office of Public and Indian Housing of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development with respect to proceedings involving decisions of the Authority.
Last Action
referred to housing
4/29/2022