NY State Senate Bill S8743

Archive: Last Bill Status Via A8645 - Signed by Governor

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	Assembly Actions - Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE
Nov 11, 2020	signed chap.257
Oct 30, 2020	delivered to governor
Jul 23, 2020	returned to assembly passed senate 3rd reading cal.955 substituted for s8743
Jul 23, 2020	substituted by a8645
Jul 22, 2020	ordered to third reading cal.955
Jul 21, 2020	reported and committed to rules
Jul 16, 2020	committee discharged and committed to social services
Jul 13, 2020	referred to rules

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Jul 23, 2020 - floor Vote

A8645

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Jul 22, 2020 - Rules committee Vote

S8743

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Jul 21, 2020 - Social Services committee Vote

S8743

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Social Services Committee Vote: Jul 21, 2020

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S8743 (ACTIVE) - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A8645
Law Section:: Social Services Law
Laws Affected:: Amd §17, Soc Serv L

S8743 (ACTIVE) - Summary

Requires the commissioner of social services to submit a report on the services provided to human trafficking survivors for the purpose of assessing the availability, utilization and necessity for such services.

S8743 (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

 
BILL NUMBER: S8743

SPONSOR: LIU
 
TITLE OF BILL:

An act to amend the social services law, in relation to requiring the
commissioner of social services to submit a report on the services
provided to human trafficking survivors

 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:

The purpose of this bill is to assess the availability, utilization,
necessity, and appropriate funding levels for services and housing
provided to survivors of human trafficking.

 
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS:

Section one requires the commissioners of the Office of Temporary and
Disability Assistance (OTDA) and Division of Criminal Justice to jointly
submit a report annually regarding detailed information of services
provided to survivors of human trafficking.

Sections two provides an effective date of i8o days after enactment.

 
JUSTIFICATION:

In 2018, Chapter 238 was enacted into law, establishing "culturally
competent" short-term safe house residential facilities and long-term
safe house residential facilities and services operated by not-for-pro-
fit agencies for survivors of human trafficking. Survivors of human
trafficking are required to be afforded placement in such facilities at
the initial point of contact with law enforcement, a local social
services district, or social or legal service providers.  These services
are required to be culturally competent to the extent practicable,
including helping these survivors with services such as case management,
emergency temporary housing, health care, mental health counseling,
substance use disorder screening and treatment, language interpretation
and translation services, English language instruction, job training and
placement assistance, post-employment services for job retention, and
services to assist the victim and their potential family members the
ability to establish permanent residency.

For many survivors of human trafficking, one of their most immediate
needs is a safe, supportive place to stay. Especially for survivors who
are fleeing an exploitative work or living situation, temporary housing
may be one of the most important factors in determining whether he or
she can safely seek help. In New York State, some survivors turn to a
network of temporary shelters to meet this need.  Homeless shelters,
domestic violence shelters, and runaway and homeless youth shelters can
all help, but only if the trafficking survivor meets each shelter
system's particular eligibility requirements. Because many trafficking
survivors either may not meet these requirements or, even if they quali-
fy, may not be able to find a vacant bed or unit, it was clear to the
Legislature in 2018 that more shelter capacity - tailored to meet the
particular, culturally competent needs of trafficking survivors - was
necessary.

Consistent with this understanding, the 2018-19 budget included a $2
million appropriation for safe houses for human trafficking survivors.
As part of the Legislature's oversight and budget responsibilities, it
is vital that it receives accurate and timely data regarding the scope
of the problem, including the services actually provided to human traf-
ficking survivors and the related costs.

 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:

New bill.

 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

To be determined.

 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
180 days after enactment.

S8743 (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf


                    S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________

                                  8743

                            I N  S E N A T E

                              July 13, 2020
                               ___________

Introduced  by  Sen.  LIU  --  read  twice and ordered printed, and when
  printed to be committed to the Committee on Rules

AN ACT to amend the social services law, in relation  to  requiring  the
  commissioner  of  social  services  to submit a report on the services
  provided to human trafficking survivors

  THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND  ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

  Section  1. Section 17 of the social services law is amended by adding
a new subdivision (d-1) to read as follows:
  (D-1) IN CONSULTATION WITH THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DIVISION OF  CRIMI-
NAL  JUSTICE, SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR, THE SPEAKER OF THE ASSEM-
BLY, THE TEMPORARY PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE AND THE CHAIRS OF THE  ASSEM-
BLY  AND  SENATE  STANDING COMMITTEE ON SOCIAL SERVICES, ON THE SERVICES
PROVIDED TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSESSING THE
AVAILABILITY, UTILIZATION AND NECESSITY FOR SUCH SERVICES.  THE  INITIAL
REPORT  SHALL  BE  PROVIDED  ONE  YEAR  AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
SUBDIVISION AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER AND SHALL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMIT-
ED TO, THE FOLLOWING:
  (I) THE NUMBER OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING REFERRALS MADE TO  THE  OFFICE  OF
TEMPORARY  AND  DISABILITY  ASSISTANCE INCLUDING THE NUMBER OF CONFIRMED
CASES;
  (II) THE NUMBER OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS THAT  RECEIVED  HOUSING
AND/OR  SERVICES, WITH SPECIFIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE TYPE OF HOUSING OR
SERVICE;
  (III) THE NUMBER OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS THAT DID  NOT  RECEIVE
HOUSING  AND/OR  SERVICES,  AND AN INDICATION AS TO WHAT TYPE OF HOUSING
AND/OR SERVICE WAS REQUESTED AND WHETHER SUCH  HOUSING  AND/OR  SERVICES
WERE  DENIED  DUE  TO A LACK OF AVAILABILITY OR BECAUSE THE CASE WAS NOT
CONFIRMED; AND
  (IV) INFORMATION PERTAINING TO  THE  TYPES  OF  SERVICES  PROVIDED  BY
PROVIDERS  SUCH AS: (1) THE NUMBER OF CURRENT CONTRACTS TO PROVIDE HOUS-
ING AND SERVICES FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS AND THEIR ANNUAL  FUND-
ING  LEVELS, BROKEN DOWN BY CONTRACT; (2) THE NUMBER OF CONTRACTS AND/OR
SERVICES THAT HAVE ENDED, BEEN TERMINATED OR NOT RENEWED AND THE  REASON

 EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets

                      [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                           LBD13831-01-9

S. 8743                             2

WHY; (3) THE TYPES OF HOUSING AND/OR SERVICES THAT ARE PROVIDED, AS WELL
AS  THE AVAILABILITY OF SUCH SERVICES, INCLUDING THE GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION
OF SUCH HOUSING OR SERVICE; AND (4) ANY OTHER INFORMATION THE OFFICE  OF
TEMPORARY AND DISABILITY ASSISTANCE DEEMS APPROPRIATE.
  § 2. This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after
it shall have become a law.

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Jul 23, 2020 - floor Vote

Floor Vote: Jul 23, 2020

Jul 22, 2020 - Rules committee Vote

Rules Committee Vote: Jul 22, 2020

Jul 21, 2020 - Social Services committee Vote

Social Services Committee Vote: Jul 21, 2020

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S8743 (ACTIVE) - Details

S8743 (ACTIVE) - Summary

S8743 (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

S8743 (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf

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John C. Liu

Archive: Last Bill Status Via A8645 - Signed by Governor

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Jul 23, 2020 - floor Vote

Floor Vote: Jul 23, 2020

Jul 22, 2020 - Rules committee Vote

Rules Committee Vote: Jul 22, 2020

Jul 21, 2020 - Social Services committee Vote

Social Services Committee Vote: Jul 21, 2020

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Anna M. Kaplan

S8743 (ACTIVE) - Details

S8743 (ACTIVE) - Summary

S8743 (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

S8743 (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf

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