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NY A10638
Bill
Status
3/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
William Colton
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AI Summary
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Prohibits establishing homeless shelters within 500 feet of any school, place of worship, or transit facility in New York City
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Schools covered include public and private kindergarten, pre-kindergarten, elementary, and secondary schools
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Transit facilities include rapid transit railroads, bus lines, and other local passenger transportation services
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Exempts shelter programs and food programs operated directly by places of worship from the 500-foot restriction
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Takes effect 90 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Prohibits the location of homeless shelters within five hundred feet of a school, place of worship or transit facility; provides an exception for a shelter program or food program operated by a place of worship.
Last Action
referred to cities
3/13/2026