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NY A01135

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2023

Primary Sponsor

Latrice Walker

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the New York City Housing Authority to create policies for administrative procedures that comply with federal Title 42 §§ 13661-13662 and HUD Office of Public and Indian Housing guidance
  • Mandates oral interpretation services in all administrative procedures for limited English proficient applicants and residents
  • Requires formal motion practice mechanisms and automatic stays in housing court proceedings while administrative procedures are active
  • 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 posted in a searchable public database
  • Allows residents to submit and pursue grievances regardless of whether they are current on rent payments

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

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Housing1/13/2023

Full Bill Text

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