H1508
An Act repealing the misused and misguided right to shelter law that is unique to Massachusetts
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to repeal Massachusetts’s ‘right to shelter’ law, which provides free temporary housing to individuals experiencing homelessness. Supporters argue that the current law is poorly designed and has unintended consequences, such as encouraging out-of-state homelessness. The bill proposes ending the emergency housing assistance program as it currently exists. This action would shift responsibility for addressing homelessness to other existing programs and initiatives.
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Primary sponsor
John R. Gaskey
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John R. Gaskey
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