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NY A02066
Bill
Status
1/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jenifer Rajkumar
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AI Summary
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Expands veteran eligibility for public housing to include those who served between September 14, 2001 and December 31, 2024, in addition to the existing November 1, 1955 to May 7, 1975 period (Vietnam era)
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Requires a minimum of six months of military service, unless service was terminated earlier due to death or injury incurred during service
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Mandates that public housing authorities grant tenant selection preference to veterans or families of veterans with service-connected disabilities
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Veterans receiving the disability preference must otherwise qualify for public housing occupancy and authorities must comply with federal regulations (24 CFR 960.206) regarding such preferences
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Takes effect 120 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Relates to veterans' eligibility for public housing; expands eligibility requirements to include veterans of the recent conflicts; requires granting of a preference for public housing to veterans or families of veterans who have a military service connected disability.
Last Action
referred to housing
1/7/2026