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NY S07005
Bill
Status
3/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Robert Rolison
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AI Summary
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Allows domestic violence residential programs to apply for waivers through the Office of Children and Family Services enabling victims to stay beyond the standard 180-day maximum when circumstances prevent them from moving to safe, alternative housing
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Waivers may extend shelter stays by up to an additional 90 days (for a potential total of 270 days), with programs required to submit individual written waiver requests via email for each resident needing extended stay
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Waiver applications must include a description of circumstances leading to the request, the length of waiver requested, and how the extension will affect the program's ability to continue providing services
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Office of Children and Family Services must review and decide on waiver requests within two business days and notify both the residential program and contracting social services districts of approved waivers
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Social services districts must provide timely reimbursement for the full extended length of stay once a waiver is granted, with the act taking effect 90 days after becoming law
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
NOTICE OF COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION - REQUESTED
3/6/2026