NY A02418

Expands rent affordability protections for persons living with HIV to apply statewide and to those earning up to 200% of federal poverty guidelines, capping rent costs at 30% of monthly income.

Requires social service districts to provide emergency shelter, transportation, and nutrition payments to homeless or at-risk persons with HIV, with shelter allowances up to 110% of fair market rent as determined by HUD.

Mandates local social services districts assist persons with HIV by securing documentation for eligibility, arranging home visits for interviews, and providing service referrals.

Requires the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance to create and maintain a statewide website with information on HIV-related resources, community supports, employment opportunities, and specialized medical professionals.

Provides 100% state reimbursement to social services districts with populations of five million or fewer for HIV emergency shelter, transportation, and nutrition payments that exceed standard allowances.