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NY A05043
Bill
Status
2/27/2023
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Hevesi
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AI Summary
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Expands the Family Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement (FHEPS) program to include runaway and homeless youth under age 25 who are receiving or have previously received services under section 532-d of the executive law
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Establishes that undocumented youth receive full rent coverage through FHEPS vouchers, while documented youth with stable employment receive partial rent assistance as determined by the commissioner
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Sets the maximum rent for youth FHEPS vouchers at the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's fair market rent level
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Requires the commissioner to administer the youth voucher program in accordance with an approved plan per 18 N.Y.C.R.R. § 352.3(a)(3)
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Authorizes the state to reimburse local social services districts for FHEPS program payments consistent with title two of the social services law
Legislative Description
Makes migrant youth under the age of 25 who are receiving runaway and homeless youth services eligible to receive housing vouchers under the family homelessness and eviction prevention supplement ("FHEPS") program.
Last Action
referred to social services
1/3/2024