Bill > A02478

This bill amends the Social Services Law to expand assistance for individuals with medically diagnosed HIV infection. The key provisions include: 1) Removing the requirement that the rent assistance of up to 30% of monthly income only applies to social services districts with a population over 5 million, making it available statewide. 2) Repealing a provision that previously limited this rent assistance. 3) Requiring local social services districts to assist individuals with HIV in securing documentation, arranging interviews, and providing referrals and information on resources and services. The bill also directs the Office, in consultation with the Department of Health, to create and maintain an online directory of such resources and services.