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NY A10111
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Yudelka Tapia
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AI Summary
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Allows tenants in public housing to submit emergency housing transfer requests if they reasonably believe they are at risk of harm due to domestic violence, disability, witness intimidation, or traumatic incidents
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Requires housing authorities to respond to emergency transfer requests within 5 calendar days and prioritize verified requests over new housing applications or other transfers
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Mandates each housing authority designate at least one Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) coordinator to handle transfers for domestic violence survivors and coordinate with external service providers
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Creates a centralized digital platform for submitting and tracking emergency transfer requests, with real-time unit availability across all housing types including public housing and Section 8 voucher units
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Requires annual reporting to the Division of Housing and Community Renewal on transfer requests received, approved, denied, processing times, and anonymized demographic data of applicants
Legislative Description
Allows certain tenants to submit emergency housing transfer requests to the appropriate public housing agency; provides for support for survivors of domestic violence; provides for the creation of a centralized emergency housing transfer platform; makes related provisions.
Last Action
referred to housing
2/2/2026