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BILL NUMBER:S7725
Title of bill
An act to amend the social services law, in relation to limiting the percentage of income payable towards shelter costs by persons with HIV or AIDS
Purpose or general idea of bill
Provides that certain persons living with HIV or AIDS shall not be required to pay more than 30% of the household income towards shelter cost.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1. Section 131-a of the social services law is amended by adding a new subdivision 14: Those diagnosed with HIV or AIDS living in emergency shelter facilities or living in housing which is receiving monetary aid, shall not contribute anymore than thirty percent of the household income to the total cost of living.
Justification
The enactment of this bill Would allow for those suffering from the debilitating and terminal illnesses, AIDS and HIV and receiving monetary assistance for their shelter, to contribute more of their incomes to medical expenditures instead of to their housing costs. Prior to these assisted living and shelter opportunities, many of the participants with HIV and AIDS were homeless, or in danger of becoming homeless, and therefore, unable to spend any of their time or money on receiving medical treatments and an overall lifestyle that would improve their health. Those with AIDS and HIV need to focus their time and money primarily on daily survival needs as well as getting and staying well. This legislation would ensure that these in-need citizens would be more able to receive medical treatments as well as maintain a proper living situation.
Prior legislative history
2009: S.2664 (Duane), Passed Senate; A.2565 (Glick), Died in Ways & Means 2010: S.2664 (Duane), A.2565 (Glick), Vetoed by Governor
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect 90 days after it becomes a law.
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