Bill > S07738

This bill amends the social services law to provide financial reimbursement for domestic violence shelters that house a single individual in a double-occupancy room when no single-occupancy room is available. Specifically, the bill requires that any residential program for domestic violence victims (as defined in section 459-a of the social services law) shall be compensated for the payment differential when they must place a single individual in a room intended for two people, but only if no single-occupancy room is currently available in the facility. The legislation aims to ensure that domestic violence shelters are not financially penalized when they need to accommodate individuals in rooms larger than necessary due to space constraints. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law, providing immediate support for shelters that often operate with limited resources and face challenges in meeting the housing needs of individuals seeking safety from domestic violence.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7738