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NY S01917
Bill
Status
1/17/2023
Primary Sponsor
Luis Sepulveda
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Homeless Services Commissioner to provide written notice to the affected community board at least 60 days before using a new location or expanding an existing location for transitional housing
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Notification must include the facility address, number of people to be housed, operator name, service provider names, housing type, description of services, rationale for location selection, and approximate schedule for opening or expansion
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Applies to all transitional housing facilities operated or contracted by the Department of Homeless Services, regardless of size or capacity
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Relates to requiring the Department of Homeless Services to notify the affected community board prior to locating transitional housing for the homeless; requires written notification sixty days before the department enters into a contractual arrangement with a transitional housing provider or otherwise finalizes its decision to use or expand a location as transitional housing.
Last Action
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
2/27/2024