S 3937 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Prohibits the imposition of limits on the length of stay at homeless shelters and emergency congregate housing

This bill prohibits state agencies from setting time limits for stays in homeless shelters and emergency congregate housing (shared facilities for over 96 hours). It directly affects homeless individuals and families using state-run or contracted shelters, requiring providers to allow continuous stays unless there's imminent danger or a voluntary move. The law mandates that residents maintain eligibility for temporary housing assistance under existing rules. It applies to all state and local agencies operating such facilities, with no exceptions for arbitrary time restrictions.
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Introduced Jan 30, 2025 Last action Jan 30, 2025
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