Allows for three forty-five day extensions of emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence in New York.

New York Assembly Bill A05640 amends the social services law to increase the number of allowable extensions for emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence from two to three. Each extension is for forty-five days, allowing victims to stay in a residential program for up to 180 days if needed. The bill also allows service animals or therapy dogs to accompany victims, provided it does not create an undue burden.

Allows for three forty-five day extensions of emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence in New York.

New York Assembly Bill A05640 amends the social services law to increase the number of allowable extensions for emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence from two to three. Each extension is for forty-five days, allowing victims to stay in a residential program for up to 180 days if needed. The bill also allows service animals or therapy dogs to accompany victims, provided it does not create an undue burden.