New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 712: Prohibits the imposition of limits on the length of stay at homeless shelters and emergency congregate housing

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES

Plain-language summary

A 712 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits the imposition of limits on the length of stay at homeless shelters and emergency congregate housing. Primary sponsor: Catalina Cruz (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Catalina Cruz (Democratic). 5 co-sponsors.