New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 5640: Relates to allowing for three forty-five day extensions of necessary and available emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 5640 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to allowing for three forty-five day extensions of necessary and available emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence. Primary sponsor: Joe Sempolinski (Republican/Conservative). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows for three forty-five day extensions of necessary and available emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence instead of the current two forty-five day extensions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Sempolinski | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 148 |
“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 SOCIAL SERVICES
- REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES