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NY A00712

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Catalina Cruz

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits state agencies from imposing time limits on how long individuals or families may reside in homeless shelters or emergency congregate housing

  • Bars involuntary transfers of shelter residents from their placements unless there is imminent danger or the resident requests a transfer

  • Defines "emergency congregate housing" as state, city, or municipal-operated locations where people stay more than 96 continuous hours in shared sleeping and bathroom facilities

  • Requires individuals and families to maintain eligibility for temporary housing assistance under existing regulations to remain in department-operated shelters

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Prohibits the imposition of limits on the length of stay at homeless shelters and emergency congregate housing operated by state agencies.

Last Action

referred to social services

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Social Services1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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