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NY S07176

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/18/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jeremy Cooney

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a Monroe county housing advocate pilot program funded through legislative appropriations to provide information and resources to county residents on housing issues including securing housing, eviction matters, and landlord dispute resolution.

  • Requires the program to provide referrals to legal assistance and social service providers as applicable.

  • Mandates the program to cooperate with relevant housing organizations, advocacy groups, and housing courts in the region.

  • Requires at least biannual workshops or forums for county residents to learn about housing-related matters and receive resources.

  • Takes effect 30 days after becoming law and automatically expires and repeals two years after the effective date.

Legislative Description

Establishes the Monroe county housing advocate program to provide to residents of Monroe county, information and resources to current or prospective tenants on housing issues such as securing housing, eviction matters, issue resolution with landlords, and any other topics such advocate deems important; and referrals to legal assistance or social service providers when applicable; makes related provisions.

Last Action

REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Local Government5/18/2023

Full Bill Text

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