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NY S06844

NY S06844
Prohibits requiring that an individual have a court proceeding initiated against him or her in order to qualify for a rent arrears grant or ongoing rental assistance.


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Introduced
05/19/2021
In Committee
04/26/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the social services law, in relation to prohibiting the requirement that a court proceeding has been initiated against an individual in order for such individual to qualify for a rent arrears grant or ongoing rental assistance

AI Summary

This bill amends the New York Social Services Law to prohibit requiring that a court proceeding be initiated against an individual in order for that individual to qualify for a rent arrears grant or ongoing rental assistance. In other words, this bill removes the requirement that a person must have a court case pending against them before they can receive certain types of rental assistance from the government.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE (on 04/26/2022)

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