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NY A00712
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Catalina Cruz
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AI Summary
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Prohibits state agencies from imposing time limits on how long individuals or families may reside in homeless shelters or emergency congregate housing
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Bars involuntary transfers of shelter residents from their placements unless there is imminent danger or the resident requests a transfer
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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
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Requires individuals and families to maintain eligibility for temporary housing assistance under existing regulations to remain in department-operated shelters
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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