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NY S02944
NY S02944Prohibits 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
01/26/2023
01/26/2023
In Committee
05/14/2024
05/14/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 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 social services law to prohibit the requirement that a court proceeding has been initiated against an individual in order for that individual to qualify for a rent arrears grant or ongoing rental assistance. In other words, the bill eliminates the need for a court proceeding as a prerequisite for receiving such financial assistance. This change is intended to make it easier for individuals to access emergency rental aid and ongoing rental support without the added burden of having a court case initiated against them.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE (on 05/14/2024)
Taxonomy
Community Development and Housing Issues
- ‐ Housing and Community Development for Low and Middle Income Persons
Social Welfare
- ‐ Poverty and Assistance for Low-Income Families
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S2944 | 01/26/2023 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S02944&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S02944 | 01/26/2023 |
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