New York S05925 requires local social services districts to provide shelter information for LGBTQ+ individuals on their websites and at intake.

New York S05925 amends the social services law to mandate that local social services districts provide specific shelter information for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and gender non-conforming individuals. This information must be available on the district's website and as pamphlets at intake shelters. The details include where these individuals should go if they need shelter and whether LGBTQ+ shelter beds are available in their municipality. If no such beds are available, the pamphlet must list nearby options. The act will take effect 90 days after it becomes law.

New York S05925 requires local social services districts to provide shelter information for LGBTQ+ individuals on their websites and at intake.

New York S05925 amends the social services law to mandate that local social services districts provide specific shelter information for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and gender non-conforming individuals. This information must be available on the district's website and as pamphlets at intake shelters. The details include where these individuals should go if they need shelter and whether LGBTQ+ shelter beds are available in their municipality. If no such beds are available, the pamphlet must list nearby options. The act will take effect 90 days after it becomes law.