Bill > S00891

This bill directs the New York State Department of Social Services to create a centralized data system focused on addressing chronic homelessness. The system will allow various state and local entities, including law enforcement, courts, schools, and emergency services, to share and access information about individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. The goal is to help connect these individuals with services, particularly affordable housing opportunities. In developing this system, the department must first consult with participating entities to understand the challenges in addressing chronic homelessness and determine the best strategies for improvement. The department will also need to establish data sharing agreements to facilitate information exchange. The centralized system will be designed to collect data from other homeless response systems, and will aggregate, analyze, and share homelessness information with authorized entities. By creating this comprehensive data platform, the bill aims to improve coordination and support for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness across different agencies and service providers.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S891