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Local law · Int 0627-2024

The establishment of a home sharing program for homeless individuals and reporting in relation thereto

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the establishment of a home sharing program for homeless individuals and reporting in relation thereto

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Filed at end of sessionLatest action Dec 31, 2025

New York City Council

Sponsor

Public Advocate Jumaane Williams

Summary

This bill would require the Commissioner of Social Services to establish a program in which home owners or apartment leaseholders with a spare private bedroom in their home share their living accommodations with homeless individuals in exchange for rent, companionship and/or assistance with household chores. In establishing the program, the Commissioner, in consultation with relevant agencies, would develop and administer eligibility criteria; develop and implement the application, selection, matching, and move-in processes; conduct outreach; and provide services such as home visits, conflict resolution and social services assistance. The bill would also require the Commissioner to report annually on the program to the Mayor, Speaker of the Council and Public Advocate.

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Where it stands

The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted
Filed at end of session

Committee

Committee on General Welfare

Cosponsors

Julie Won and Lincoln Restler

Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.

  • Democratic2

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Full history

  1. Dec 31, 2025

    Filed

    This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)

    NYC Council

  2. Mar 7, 2024

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  3. Mar 7, 2024

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on General Welfare

    NYC Council