H226
An Act to end child homelessness
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Bill overview
This bill, H.226, aims to address and ultimately end child homelessness in Massachusetts. It seeks to improve support systems and resources for families experiencing homelessness, with the goal of preventing and resolving situations where children lack stable housing. The bill directs the Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities committee to study the issue and recommend strategies for achieving this outcome. It builds upon previous legislative efforts to combat child homelessness in the state.
Key provisions
- Directs the Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities committee to study child homelessness.
- Requires the committee to develop recommendations for preventing and resolving child homelessness.
- Supports coordinated efforts among state agencies to address the root causes of homelessness.
- Focuses on providing resources and support to families at risk of homelessness.
Who is affected
- Children experiencing homelessness
- Families experiencing homelessness
- State agencies involved in child welfare and housing
- The Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities committee
Notable changes
- The bill mandates a comprehensive study of child homelessness to inform future policy and resource allocation.
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Primary sponsor
Michelle M. DuBois
Cosponsor
Michelle M. DuBois
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Bill H.226 194th (Current)
An Act to end child homelessness
By Representative DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 226) of Michelle M. DuBois relative to child homelessness. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Michelle M. DuBois Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.226
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 2/11/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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