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NY A10510

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/31/2022

Primary Sponsor

Linda Rosenthal

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Origin

Assembly

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Permits local social services districts in cities with populations of five million or more to offer housing programs under Chapter 10 of Title 68 of NYC Rules to individuals and families regardless of immigration status, notwithstanding federal restrictions.

  • Requires programs to be administered in accordance with a plan approved pursuant to 18 N.Y.C.R.R. § 352.3(a)(3).

  • Authorizes New York State funds for shelter supplements to reimburse eligible local social services districts to operate these immigration-status-neutral housing programs.

  • Directs state funds to first reimburse rental costs exceeding the maximum rent levels established as of January 1, 2021, up to HUD's fair market rent levels for the Family Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Relates to making certain housing programs available regardless of immigration status; provides that local social services districts in a city with a population of five million or more shall be permitted to offer certain housing programs to individuals or families who would be eligible but for a federal law restricting eligibility based on immigration.

Last Action

referred to social services

5/31/2022

Committee Referrals

Social Services5/31/2022

Full Bill Text

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