NY S02751

Deems applicants who lost employment due to non-essential business shutdowns during declared state emergencies automatically eligible for temporary shelter placement by New York City Department of Homeless Services without requiring standard eligibility determination processes.

Requires housing authorities to deem such applicants eligible for admission to or continued occupancy in public housing projects without undergoing standard eligibility determination processes.

Defines "non-essential business shutdown" as a business interruption during a declared state emergency due to a pandemic that resulted in job loss.

Takes effect immediately upon enactment.