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NY S02771

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/25/2021

Primary Sponsor

Luis Sepulveda

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Homeless Services commissioner to provide written notice to community boards at least 60 days before using a new location or expanding an existing location for transitional housing

  • Notification must include the facility address, number of occupants, operator name, service providers, housing type, description of services, location rationale, and implementation schedule

  • Applies to all transitional housing facilities operated or contracted by the Department of Homeless Services regardless of size or capacity

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Relates to requiring the Department of Homeless Services to notify the affected community board prior to locating transitional housing for the homeless; requires written notification sixty days before the department enters into a contractual arrangement with a transitional housing provider or otherwise finalizes its decision to use or expand a location as transitional housing.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

6/3/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules6/3/2022
Cities 11/25/2021

Full Bill Text

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