Housing (Homelessness)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 735: Expands the age range eligibility for the rent subsidy payable to a foster child living independently

Bill A 735 expands the age range eligibility for a rent subsidy available to foster children living independently after being discharged from foster care. This legislation allows eligible youth to receive this housing assistance up to age twenty-four. The subsidy, provided as a special cash grant, helps cover rent or rent arrears, with a maximum of $725 per month for up to three years. It aims to ensure adequate housing and prevent homelessness for these young adults.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands rent subsidy for foster youth to age 24, preventing homelessness and providing housing assistance per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Renters

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 113: Relates to the standards of monthly need for persons in receipt of public assistance

Relates to the standards of monthly need for persons in receipt of public assistance; provides for an increased monthly allowance for persons and families residing in shelters.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill increases monthly allowances for shelter residents, directly addressing homelessness and providing housing assistance to vulnerable populations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6398: Creates the New York Civil Gideon Act

This bill establishes the "New York Civil Gideon Act," creating a right to free legal representation in specific civil cases for low-income New Yorkers facing issues like housing, family disputes, and health access. It directly affects vulnerable residents whose unmet legal needs often lead to homelessness, disrupted education, or worsened health outcomes. Key mechanisms include forming an 11-member commission to oversee implementation, designating legal services providers as the "lead agency" for referrals and eligibility, and requiring courts to partner with these agencies to ensure meaningful access to justice. The bill aims to address systemic gaps where 80% of low-income New Yorkers' civil legal needs currently go unmet.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides free legal aid for housing disputes, preventing homelessness and protecting tenants - directly advances housing access for vulnerable residents95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6096: Requires quarterly inspections of homeless shelters

This bill (A 6096) requires homeless shelters in New York State to undergo quarterly unannounced inspections. It directs the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance to create rules mandating at least four annual inspections per shelter, with one inspection each quarter. The inspections will be conducted by the state department or local social services districts. The bill takes immediate effect upon enactment.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates quarterly inspections of homeless shelters, addressing homelessness - a key housing policy component - without restricting housing access or development.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6632: Relates to the placement of homeless shelters

Requires the city of New York to consult with the community board of the district and all local elected officials where a proposed homeless shelter or use of commercial hotel space to shelter homeless individuals shall be located, at least three hundred sixty-five days beforehand.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires NYC community consultation for homeless shelter placement, addressing homelessness as a core housing policy element per topic description.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 22, 2025

S 442: Relates to assisting persons with medically diagnosed HIV infection; repealer

S 442 (HIV Assistance Act) modifies New York's social services law to better support people with medically diagnosed HIV. It sets a 30% cap on rent costs for individuals with HIV earning up to 200% of the federal poverty level, requiring districts to calculate aid accordingly. The bill also mandates social services districts to provide emergency shelter, transportation, or nutrition payments for homeless or at-risk HIV patients when no cheaper housing alternative exists, with shelter payments capped at 110% of federal fair market rent. Additionally, it requires districts to help secure eligibility documentation and refer patients to specialized resources, while creating a centralized online resource hub for HIV-related services.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingSets 30% rent cap for HIV patients at 200% FPL and mandates emergency shelter for homeless HIV patients, directly advancing affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Renters

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7585: Enacts the fair share for homeless shelters act

Establishes an office of fair share enforcement to oversee compliance with fair share mandates for siting of homeless shelters; provides for fair distribution of homeless shelters across municipalities and community districts to best serve the homeless population; requires reporting; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates fair distribution of homeless shelters to serve homeless population, directly addressing homelessness as a housing issue.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 7632: Includes households who are fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence under the family homelessness and eviction prevention supplement ("FHEPS") program

Includes households who are fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence under the family homelessness and eviction prevention supplement ("FHEPS") program.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands FHEPS program eligibility to domestic violence survivors, directly preventing homelessness and strengthening tenant protections under housing assistance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 503: Makes migrant youth under the age of 25 eligible to receive housing vouchers under the family homelessness and eviction prevention supplement ("FHEPS") program

Makes migrant youth under the age of 25 who are receiving runaway and homeless youth services eligible to receive housing vouchers under the family homelessness and eviction prevention supplement ("FHEPS") program.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands housing voucher access for migrant youth experiencing homelessness, directly funding affordable housing assistance under FHEPS program.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationExpands housing assistance to migrant youth, directly providing immigrant services per indicators for support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 13, 2026

A 5452: Prohibits imprisonment for sleeping or camping in public spaces

This bill, known as the SLEEP Act, prohibits jail time, fines, or removal for sleeping or camping in publicly accessible spaces like sidewalks, parks, streets, and doorways. It specifically excludes cases where individuals block access to public areas or pose an immediate safety threat. The law amends civil rights protections to prevent local governments from creating rules that contradict this prohibition. It directly affects unhoused individuals and local law enforcement practices regarding public space use.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits criminal penalties for sleeping/camping in public spaces, reducing criminalization of homelessness and aligning with civil rights protections in criminal justice reform.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAddresses homelessness by prohibiting imprisonment for public sleeping/camping, aligning with housing topic indicators of protecting unhoused individuals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Homelessness

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