New York S08026 mandates WiFi service and internet access for all individuals in temporary housing.

New York S08026 amends the social services law to require all temporary housing facilities to provide high-speed broadband internet service and WiFi to residents. This includes shelters for adults, families, domestic violence, and homeless youth. Each facility must submit a plan to the department for approval and implement it within one year. The bill also mandates that local social services districts, temporary housing facilities, and their employees and subcontractors cannot monitor or control the information accessed through the WiFi service and are not responsible for any illegal.

New York S08026 mandates WiFi service and internet access for all individuals in temporary housing.

New York S08026 amends the social services law to require all temporary housing facilities to provide high-speed broadband internet service and WiFi to residents. This includes shelters for adults, families, domestic violence, and homeless youth. Each facility must submit a plan to the department for approval and implement it within one year. The bill also mandates that local social services districts, temporary housing facilities, and their employees and subcontractors cannot monitor or control the information accessed through the WiFi service and are not responsible for any illegal.