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NY A02671
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/26/2023
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Giglio
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AI Summary
- Amends Social Services Law § 459-b to increase the number of forty-five day extensions of emergency shelter for domestic violence victims from two to three extensions
- Extends the maximum potential stay at residential programs for domestic violence victims from 180 days to 225 days total
- Maintains requirement that social services districts offer and provide emergency shelter and services for up to 90 days initially, with extensions available for residents continuing to need emergency services
- Preserves existing provisions allowing service animals and therapy dogs to accompany victims at residential programs, with requirements for off-site animal care when accompaniment would create undue burden
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Allows for three forty-five day extensions of necessary and available emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence instead of the current two forty-five day extensions.
Last Action
referred to social services
1/3/2024
Committee Referrals
Social Services1/26/2023
Full Bill Text
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