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New York · 2025-2026 General Assembly

A05409 Requires local social services districts distribute shelter information specifically for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and gender non-conforming persons on the district's website and as pamphlets at intake shelters.

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Transgender otherAI label

Expands transgender recognition & access model confidence 90%

Requires local social services districts to provide specific shelter information and resources for transgender and gender non-conforming individuals on websites and pamphlets, increasing access to targeted housing services.

require all local social services districts to provide information including resources and accommodations for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and gender non-conforming individuals on their shelter webpage and as a pamphlet provided to intake shelters.

✓ Quote verified word for word in the bill text

Transgender bathroomsAI label

Expands transgender recognition & access model confidence 60%

The bill requires information on shelter beds and accommodations specifically for transgender and gender non-conforming individuals, which in practice would expand access to facilities matching gender identity.

include whether lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and gender non-conforming shelter beds are an option in their municipality

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  1. Filed (completed)
  2. Committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both
  5. Governor
  6. Law

Status: Died (session ended)

Last action
2026-01-07: referred to social services
Filed
2025-02-13
Committee
Social Services
Sponsor
Steven Raga D + 2 cosponsors (2 D)

Why the model tagged it this way: The bill mandates distribution of targeted shelter information and resources for LGBT and gender non-conforming persons, directly addressing transgender access to housing and facilities without restricting any related rights or recognition.

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History (2 actions)
DateChamberAction
2026-01-07Areferred to social services
2025-02-13Areferred to social services