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A 10638 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to the location of homeless shelters

Summary
Prohibits the location of homeless shelters within five hundred feet of a school, place of worship or transit facility; provides an exception for a shelter program or food program operated by a place of worship.
Issues: ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts homeless shelters near schools, limiting access to essential services for students and families in need, potentially harming educational equity and support systems.75% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill restricts homeless shelter locations near schools, churches, and transit, limiting access to housing services and weakening homeless support infrastructure.85% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill restricts homeless shelters near transit facilities, limiting access to public transportation for vulnerable populations.75% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
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Governor
Introduced Mar 13, 2026 Last action Mar 13, 2026
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William Colton
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