NYC Council Introduction 589

intro.nyc/0589-2026 2026-2029 Legislative Session
Prohibiting the department of social services or any other city agency from imposing length of shelter stay restrictions in a shelter of any type.
Status: Committee Committee on General Welfare
Sponsored by Shahana K. Hanif
Introduced: February 12, 2026

This bill would prohibit any city agency from imposing limits on the length of time an individual or family may remain in shelter or emergency congregate housing, provided such individual or family is eligible for temporary housing assistance under State law, as applicable.