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NY A01948

NY A01948
Establishes an affordable independent senior housing assistance program which shall provide grants within amounts appropriated or otherwise available therefor to affordable independent senior housing properties to establish and operate resident assistance programs.


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Introduced
01/14/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the private housing finance law, in relation to establishing an affordable independent senior housing assistance program

AI Summary

This bill establishes an Affordable Independent Senior Housing Assistance Program that will provide grants to housing properties serving seniors, with specific guidelines and requirements. The program, developed jointly by housing and health commissioners, will distribute grants to apartment buildings or complexes where at least 80% of residents are over 60 years old and have household incomes at or below 60% of the area median income. The resident assistance provided through these grants will aim to support healthy living and independence, but cannot include services that would require the property to be licensed as an adult care facility or assisted living residence. The bill mandates that grant funds will be geographically distributed, with 60% allocated to urban areas and 40% to rural areas, as defined in existing state law. Before issuing grants, the Department of Health must consult with stakeholders to ensure the proposed assistance does not require additional licensing. A portion of the appropriated funds may be used by the health commissioner to administer the program, which is designed to help seniors maintain independent living while receiving supportive services tailored to their needs.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

referred to housing (on 01/07/2026)

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