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NY A09005
Bill
Status
8/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Slater
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AI Summary
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Establishes a waiver program through the Office of Children and Family Services allowing domestic violence victims to remain in residential shelters beyond the current 180-day maximum stay limit
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Waivers may be granted for up to an additional 90 days when circumstances prevent victims from moving to safe, alternative housing
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Domestic violence residential programs must submit written waiver requests via email to the social services district, including the circumstances, requested length, and impact on the program's ability to serve others
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Waiver requests must be reviewed and decided within two business days, with both the residential program and contracting social services districts notified of approvals
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Social services districts must provide timely reimbursement for the entirety of any approved extended stay once a waiver is granted
Legislative Description
Establishes a waiver program allowing a domestic violence residential program to apply to the office of children and family services for a waiver enabling a victim of domestic violence to remain at the program's shelter for a period exceeding one hundred and eighty days.
Last Action
referred to social services
1/7/2026