Bill > A06909

This bill amends the administrative code of New York City to prohibit establishing homeless shelters within 500 feet of any transit facility. The bill provides a broad definition of "transit facility," which includes rapid transit railroads, bus lines, and other transportation infrastructure used for passenger or mail transportation, along with their associated equipment, facilities, and power plants. By creating this geographic restriction, the bill aims to regulate the placement of homeless shelters in relation to public transportation infrastructure. The legislation would go into effect 90 days after becoming law, meaning that new homeless shelters would need to comply with this distance requirement, potentially limiting potential locations for such facilities in the city. While the bill does not provide explicit reasoning for the 500-foot buffer zone, it suggests a policy intent to separate homeless shelters from transit areas.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6909