What's happening
This bill allows domestic violence shelters to be reimbursed when housing a single person in a room meant for two.
Why it matters
Addresses a gap in funding for domestic violence shelters. , ensuring they are not financially penalized when safety or privacy needs require assigning one person to a two-person room.
Improves flexibility for shelter operators. to accommodate survivors’ unique circumstances, such as trauma, risk of retraumatization, or security concerns, without losing critical reimbursement.
May lead to better support and outcomes for survivors. , as shelters will be able to prioritize client well-being over occupancy rules, possibly reducing stress and promoting recovery.
Could help shelters maintain financial stability. , making it more feasible for them to operate at less-than-full capacity when necessary for client safety, thus supporting the overall shelter system’s sustainability.
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Shelters Reimbursed for Room Differences
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- Referred to social services
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Shelter Room Reimbursement Approved
In Senate Committee · Finance · Sponsor Andrew Gounardes
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STATE OF NEW YORK
2381
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 22, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. HEVESI -- read once and referred to the Committee on Social Services
AN ACT to amend the social services law, in relation to authorizing certain shelters to be reimbursed for housing a single individual in a room intended for double occupancy
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 131-u of the social services law is amended by adding a new subdivision 3 to read as follows:
3. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, any residential program for victims of domestic violence, as defined in section four hundred fifty-nine-a of this chapter, which provides temporary housing assistance to a single individual who meets such program's necessary eligibility requirements, shall be reimbursed for any payment differential for housing a single individual in a room intended for double occupancy.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD01076-01-9
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