New York A00745 aims to eliminate rent for homeless shelters by ensuring homeless individuals or families do not have to pay room and board or.

New York A00745 amends the social services law to ensure homeless individuals or families applying for or receiving temporary housing assistance are not required to pay room and board or contribute income, benefits, or resources to receive such assistance. This change applies to various types of shelters, including family shelters, adult family shelters, and transitional housing shelters. The bill also mandates that any funds collected in violation of this provision be returned to the recipient, with potential civil penalties for violations.

New York A00745 aims to eliminate rent for homeless shelters by ensuring homeless individuals or families do not have to pay room and board or.

New York A00745 amends the social services law to ensure homeless individuals or families applying for or receiving temporary housing assistance are not required to pay room and board or contribute income, benefits, or resources to receive such assistance. This change applies to various types of shelters, including family shelters, adult family shelters, and transitional housing shelters. The bill also mandates that any funds collected in violation of this provision be returned to the recipient, with potential civil penalties for violations.