Housing (Homelessness)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5035: Relates to discharge planning to assist incarcerated individuals in obtaining housing before release to community supervision

Relates to the department of correction and community supervision's role with respect to discharge planning to assist incarcerated individuals in obtaining housing before release to community supervision.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates housing assistance for incarcerated individuals before release, directly reducing recidivism through reentry support, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill directly assists incarcerated individuals in obtaining housing before release, reducing homelessness risk for a vulnerable population, aligning with housing stability indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Homelessness

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4340: Creates the incentivizing habitability opportunity program

Creates the incentivizing habitability opportunity program; provides that each local social services district shall provide an incentive to owners who enter into a residential lease or rental agreement with an eligible household for a qualified dwelling unit in order to address homelessness and ensure appropriate habitability standards.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates incentives for landlords to lease to eligible households, directly addressing homelessness and enforcing habitability standards - advances affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 673: Establishes the housing people and animals together grant program

Establishes the housing people and animals together grant program to expand access for co-sheltering people experiencing homelessness and victims of domestic violence with companion animals.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds co-sheltering grants for homeless individuals and domestic violence victims with pets, directly addressing homelessness through housing access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Tenant Rights

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