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NY A05513
Bill
Status
3/15/2023
Primary Sponsor
Linda Rosenthal
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AI Summary
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Creates new Section 131-bbb in the Social Services Law to permit local social services districts with a population of five million or more to offer housing programs regardless of immigration status.
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Authorizes districts to make available the program set forth in Chapter 10, Title 68 of the Rules of the City of New York to families and individuals who would otherwise be ineligible due to federal immigration restrictions.
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Requires programs to be administered according to a plan approved pursuant to 18 N.Y.C.R.R. § 352.3(a)(3).
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Directs state funds for shelter supplements to reimburse eligible districts, with priority given to covering rental costs above the January 1, 2021 maximum rent levels up to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's fair market rent level for family homelessness and eviction prevention supplements.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Relates to making certain housing programs available regardless of immigration status; provides that local social services districts in a city with a population of five million or more shall be permitted to offer certain housing programs to individuals or families who would be eligible but for a federal law restricting eligibility based on immigration.
Last Action
referred to social services
1/3/2024