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NY A05640
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joe Sempolinski
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AI Summary
- Increases the number of 45-day extensions for emergency shelter at residential programs for domestic violence victims from two to three extensions
- Extensions are available beyond the initial 90-day maximum stay for residents who continue to need emergency services and temporary shelter
- Social services districts must provide emergency shelter to domestic violence victims residing in the district at the time of alleged violence, regardless of public assistance eligibility
- Service animals and therapy dogs may accompany victims at residential programs unless doing so creates an undue burden
- Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Allows for three forty-five day extensions of necessary and available emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence instead of the current two forty-five day extensions.
Last Action
referred to social services
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Social Services2/18/2025
Full Bill Text
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