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NY S07738

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Gounardes

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires residential programs for domestic violence victims to be reimbursed for the payment differential when housing a single individual in a double-occupancy room
  • Reimbursement applies only when no single-occupancy room is available within the facility
  • Eligible individuals must meet the program's existing eligibility requirements for temporary housing assistance
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Authorizes certain shelters for victims of domestic violence to be reimbursed for any payment differential for housing a single individual in a room intended for double occupancy where a single occupancy room is not available.

Last Action

REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

1/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/20/2026
Social Services1/7/2026
Finance5/20/2025
Social Services5/2/2025

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