New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York A 10451
Establishes a bill of rights for the unhoused
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Phara Souffrant Forrest (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Establishes a bill of rights for the unhoused; provides that no person shall be denied certain rights because of a state of homelessness nor shall such persons be harassed, cited, fined, or arrested by law enforcement, security personnel, public employees, or private citizens for the exercise of certain rights; describes rights; provides for a bill of benefits of the unhoused for the free provision of a postal address and the right to juridical services to ensure protection from the violation of their protected rights; requires the office of temporary and disability assistance to create a pamphlet of such rights; makes related provisions.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 6, 2026 · House
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS