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NY A07163
Bill
Status
5/11/2023
Primary Sponsor
Emily Gallagher
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "family member" in public housing law to include uncles, aunts, nephews, and nieces, in addition to existing family relationships.
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Maintains existing criteria for non-related persons to qualify as family members if they can prove emotional and financial commitment and interdependence with the tenant.
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Specifies eight factors to consider when evaluating family-type relationships, including longevity, shared finances, family activities, legal formalization, and community recognition.
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Clarifies that evidence of a sexual relationship is not required or considered in determining family member status.
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Takes effect January 1st following the date the bill becomes law.
Legislative Description
Provides for including uncles, aunts, nephews, and nieces in the definition of "family member" in relation to regulations pertaining to rights of family members to succeed in certain cases to the rights of certain tenants.
Last Action
referred to housing
1/3/2024