S 7738

New York Senate bill in Session 2025-2026.

Status: passed_lower. Latest action: May 14, 2026.

Authorizes shelters to be reimbursed for any payment differential for housing a single individual in a room intended for double occupancy.

Bill ID NY-2025-2026-S-7738
Session 2025-2026
Status passed_lower
Committee Ways And Means
Senate passed_lower 2026-05-14
Family / Children Housing
Summary

Authorizes shelters for victims of domestic violence to be reimbursed for any payment differential for housing a single individual in a room intended for double occupancy where a single occupancy room is not available.

Sponsor
Andrew Gounardes
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-05-02 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-05-14 Status passed_lower
2026-05-14 Latest Action Passed Assembly
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