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NY A05512
NY A05512Prohibits 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
03/15/2023
03/15/2023
In Committee
05/15/2024
05/15/2024
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 requiring 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. This means that individuals seeking these types of financial assistance will no longer need to have a court case initiated against them as a prerequisite, making the application process more accessible.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Linda Rosenthal (D)*,
William Colton (D),
Manny De Los Santos (D),
Steven Raga (D),
Stefani Zinerman (D),
Last Action
ordered to third reading rules cal.46 (on 05/15/2024)
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
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A5512 | 03/15/2023 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A05512&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A05512 | 03/15/2023 |
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