Bill > A09164

This bill establishes uniform waiting list priorities for domestic violence survivors applying for public housing by requiring local housing authorities to treat victims of domestic violence with the same priority as other disenfranchised populations like disabled, elderly, or homeless individuals. To qualify for this priority, a domestic violence survivor must either be at continued risk of violence if they remain in their current residence or have already left their residence due to domestic violence and are not in permanent housing. The bill defines "victim of domestic violence" using the existing definition in the social services law and stipulates that when multiple applicants have the same preference status, housing authorities must select applicants based on the chronological order of their application submission date and time. The act will take effect immediately and apply to local housing authorities as they add new people to their waiting lists, aiming to provide additional housing support and protection for domestic violence survivors.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9164