Establishes transition shelters for individuals released from prison for up to six months to provide housing counseling and prevent the risk of overdose.
Relates to the standards of monthly need for persons in receipt of public assistance; provides for an increased monthly allowance for persons and families residing in shelters.
Requires the notification of individuals that certain work-study, internship, externship or other work placements offered by institutions of higher education meet the work requirements of title nine-B of article five of the social services law.
Prohibits requiring that an individual have a court proceeding initiated against him or her in order to qualify for a rent arrears grant or ongoing rental assistance.
Relates to making certain housing programs available regardless of immigration status; provides that local social services districts in a city with a population of five million or more shall be permitted to offer certain housing programs to individuals or families who would be eligible but for a federal law restricting eligibility based on immigration.
Defines "closed period of eligibility" for purposes of supplemental security income for aged, blind, and disabled persons; includes such time period in the eligibility requirements of such supplemental security income.
Enacts the "roadway excavation quality assurance act"; relates to workers on excavations; provides that utility companies or their contractors shall use competent workers and shall pay the prevailing wage on projects where a permit to use, excavate, or open a street is required to be issued.