Local law · Int 0232-2026
Shelter referrals and assessments for temporary housing assistance
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to shelter referrals and assessments for temporary housing assistance
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would reduce the required housing history from two years to one year in order for families with children to demonstrate their eligibility for entry into the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) shelter system. It would additionally require DHS staff to upload all documents relevant to an applicant’s housing history to a digital case record and communicate with an applicant about any missing documents through electronic methods. This bill would give families with children at least thirty days in temporary shelter pending a determination of their eligibility for shelter, subject to the approval of the State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance. This bill would also require DHS to create an informational pamphlet listing examples of documents that could demonstrate proof of housing history and ensure that such pamphlet is posted online and distributed to families with children at the PATH intake center.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on General Welfare
Cosponsors
Farah N. Louis, Amanda C. Farías and 13 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic15
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Full history
- Mar 9, 2026
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on General Welfare
- Mar 9, 2026
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on General Welfare
- Jan 29, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Jan 29, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on General Welfare
NYC Council