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NY A01503
Bill
Status
1/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Linda Rosenthal
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AI Summary
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Amends the social services law to allow local social services districts with populations of 5 million or more (New York City) to offer housing programs to individuals and families regardless of immigration status
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Permits the city to extend eligibility for the CityFHEPS rental assistance program (NYC Rules Chapter 10, Title 68) to those who would otherwise qualify but are excluded due to federal immigration status restrictions
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Authorizes New York State funds appropriated for shelter supplements to reimburse the local district for this expanded housing program under an approved plan
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Requires that state reimbursement funds first cover rental costs above January 1, 2021 maximum rent levels, up to HUD's fair market rent level for the Family Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement program
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Relates to making certain housing programs available regardless of immigration status; provides that local social services districts in a city with a population of five million or more shall be permitted to offer certain housing programs to individuals or families who would be eligible but for a federal law restricting eligibility based on immigration.
Last Action
referred to social services
1/7/2026