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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits the imposition of limits on the length of stay at homeless shelters and emergency congregate housing operated by state agencies.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Phara Souffrant Forrest | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Deborah Glick | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Jessica González-Rojas | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 34 |
| Andrew Hevesi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Steven Raga | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
“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