NY A 10451
in committeeEstablishes a bill of rights for the unhoused
New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower
Quick answers
Did NY A 10451 pass?
Not yet. NY A 10451 is in committee as of 2026-03-06 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-03-06): REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
What is NY A 10451 about?
Establishes a bill of rights for the unhoused; provides that no person shall be denied certain rights because of a state of homelessness nor shall such persons be harassed, cited, fined, or arrested by law enforcement, security personnel, public employees, or private citizens for the exercise of certain rights; describes rights; provides for a bill of benefits of the unhoused for the free provision of a postal address and the right to juridical services to ensure protection from the violation of their protected rights; requires the office of temporary and disability assistance to create a pamphlet of such rights; makes related provisions.
Who sponsors NY A 10451?
Phara Souffrant Forrest is the primary sponsor of NY A 10451.
Description
Establishes a bill of rights for the unhoused; provides that no person shall be denied certain rights because of a state of homelessness nor shall such persons be harassed, cited, fined, or arrested by law enforcement, security personnel, public employees, or private citizens for the exercise of certain rights; describes rights; provides for a bill of benefits of the unhoused for the free provision of a postal address and the right to juridical services to ensure protection from the violation of their protected rights; requires the office of temporary and disability assistance to create a pamphlet of such rights; makes related provisions.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2026-03-06 — REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Phara Souffrant Forrestprimary
Committees
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Action timeline
2026-03-06
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
referral-committee
Versions
- A10451Compare
Documents
Votes
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Related bills
- Companion bill: S 4885
Official source
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