A00745Introduced in the Assembly
Relates to eliminating rent for homeless shelters; provides that a homeless individual or family applying for or receiving temporary housing assistance shall not be required to pay to any local or state government or agency or any provider, room and board or contribute any earned or unearned income, available benefits or resources to eliminate their need for temporary housing assistance or as a condition to receive temporary housing assistance from such provider.
Introduced by Andrew Hevesi, District 28
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Relates to eliminating rent for homeless shelters; provides that a homeless individual or family applying for or receiving temporary housing assistance shall not be required to pay to any local or state government or agency or any provider, room and board or contribute any earned or unearned income, available benefits or resources to eliminate their need for temporary housing assistance or as a condition to receive temporary housing assistance from such provider.
Where it stands
enacting clause stricken
August 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
referred to social services
referred to social services
enacting clause stricken
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