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S 958 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to making certain housing programs available regardless of immigration status

Summary
Relates to making certain housing programs available regardless of immigration status; provides that local social services districts in a city with a population of five million or more shall be permitted to offer certain housing programs to individuals or families who would be eligible but for a federal law restricting eligibility based on immigration.
Issues: ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves immigration status barriers to housing program eligibility, expanding access to affordable housing services for eligible individuals/families.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill enables housing programs for immigrants barred by federal law, expanding access to state services regardless of immigration status.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
upper
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Brian Kavanagh
DDemocratic
NY
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