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A 10638·NY·house

Relates to the location of homeless shelters

In CommitteeFiled Mar 13, 2026
Sponsor: William Colton
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REFERRED TO CITIES

Mar 13, 2026

Summary

The bill adds a city code rule that bars the establishment of homeless shelters closer than 500 feet to any school, place of worship, or transit facility. It defines those terms and exempts shelter or food programs run directly by a place of worship. The measure would take effect 90 days after becoming law.

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