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NY A07224
Bill
Status
5/15/2023
Primary Sponsor
Jenifer Rajkumar
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AI Summary
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Expands veterans' eligibility for public housing to include service between September 14, 2001 and December 31, 2024, in addition to the existing eligibility period of November 1, 1955 to May 7, 1975.
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Requires public housing authorities to grant preference in tenant selection to veterans or families of veterans with military service-connected disabilities, provided they otherwise qualify for occupancy.
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Makes compliance with federal regulations under 24 CFR § 960.206 regarding such preferences a condition for public housing authorities granting veteran preferences.
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Takes effect 120 days after becoming law.
Legislative Description
Relates to veterans' eligibility for public housing; expands eligibility requirements to include veterans of the recent conflicts; requires granting of a preference for public housing to veterans or families of veterans who have a military service connected disability.
Last Action
referred to housing
1/3/2024