Bill > S05554

This bill amends the administrative code of New York City to prohibit establishing homeless shelters within 500 feet of any transit facility. The term "transit facility" is broadly defined to include rapid transit railroads, bus lines, and other transportation infrastructure used for passenger or mail transportation, encompassing the physical facilities, equipment, and associated rights and interests. By creating a mandatory buffer zone between homeless shelters and transit facilities, the bill aims to regulate the placement of shelters in urban areas. The legislation would go into effect 90 days after becoming law, which means local homeless shelter operators and city planners would need to consider this new distance requirement when establishing or relocating shelters. The bill appears to be motivated by concerns about proximity between homeless shelters and public transportation infrastructure, though the specific rationale for the 500-foot restriction is not explained in the text.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5554