On Jun. 5, NY LEG passed bill on access to home programs, repairs.
NY LEG passed bill A 10457 (S 9699-A) permitting certain home repairs to be financed in conjunction with accessibility improvements through the Access to home program.
Amends Access to home and Access to home for heroes programs to allow home repair re habitability to be financed with program funds along with accessibility improvements
The bill would contain a cost ratio cap between the repairs and the modifications and would increase the administrative costs that can be paid to service providers.
Legislative History
On May 28, 2024, bill delivered to Senate; on Jun. 4, 2024, bill was passed in Senate.
On Jun. 4, 2024, bill introduced in Assembly; on Jun. 4, 2024, bill passed Assembly.
Effectiveness
Act shall take effect on the 90th day after it shall have become a law.
Jul. 2024 NY LEG Governor Approval
On Jul. 25, 2024, NY LEG reported governor Hochul signed bill into law, Chapter 212.
Takes effect 90th day after coming into law on Jul. 25, 2024; effective Oct. 24, 2024.
