New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 308: Requires the Department of Homeless Services to notify the affected community board prior to locating transitional housing for the homeless
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 308 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires the Department of Homeless Services to notify the affected community board prior to locating transitional housing for the homeless. Primary sponsor: Chantel Jackson (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CITIES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relates to requiring the Department of Homeless Services to notify the affected community board prior to locating transitional housing for the homeless; requires written notification sixty days before the department enters into a contractual arrangement with a transitional housing provider or otherwise finalizes its decision to use or expand a location as transitional housing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chantel Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Brian Cunningham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO CITIES
- REFERRED TO CITIES