Establishing a waiver program allowing for longer stays at domestic violence shelters

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Matt Slater

Establishes a waiver program to allow longer stays for survivors at domestic violence shelters, with eligibility rules and oversight to support safety and stability.

REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES

Overview

Assembly Bill A 9005 proposes establishing a waiver program to allow longer stays for individuals at domestic violence (DV) shelters. The bill is currently “REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES,” indicating it has not yet advanced to a floor vote or committee passage. Introduced on August 13, 2025, the primary sponsor is Matthew Slater. A companion bill exists in the Senate as S 7005.

What the bill would do

Establish a waiver program to permit longer stays at domestic violence shelters than may currently be allowed under existing rules.

Create the framework for waivers related to shelter residency, with guidelines to be defined in the bill or subsequent implementing regulations.

Provide a mechanism for determining eligibility for waivers and the circumstances under which they may be granted (specific criteria and procedures would be defined in the bill’s text or accompanying regulations).

Impose, implement, or allocate oversight, reporting, and administrative requirements to support the operation of the waiver program (details would appear in the bill’s language and regulatory framework).

Note: The information available here does not include the bill’s exact provisions on funding, eligibility criteria, duration of waivers, appealing waivers, case management requirements, or oversight. Those details are typically specified in the bill’s text and any implementing regulations.

Who would be affected

Domestic violence survivors who use or may use shelter services, potentially enabling longer placements to improve safety, stability, and access to services.

DV shelters and shelter providers, which would administer or participate in the waiver process.

State and local social services agencies responsible for administering shelter programs and oversight.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduced: August 13, 2025.

Status: Referred to the Social Services committee, indicating the bill will be reviewed and possibly amended before reaching the floor for consideration.

Related/companion: S 7005 (companion bill in the Senate), which often signals parallel advocacy and potential alignment between chambers.

Additional context and next steps

Review of the companion Senate bill S 7005 may provide insight into similar provisions and the bill’s broader intent.

The eventual text will specify funding, eligibility, duration, recordkeeping, and oversight requirements.

If advanced, hearings and amendments in the Social Services committee could refine how waivers are implemented and funded, and how they interact with existing shelter systems and survivor protections.

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