H1511
An Act establishing the Massachusetts rental assistance and financial stability program
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Bill overview
This bill creates a new program in Massachusetts designed to provide rental assistance and help people achieve financial stability. The program aims to support residents facing housing insecurity and financial challenges by offering financial aid and resources. It’s intended to address issues related to housing affordability and economic hardship within the state. The program’s specific details and funding mechanisms are still being developed.
Key provisions
- Provides rental assistance to eligible Massachusetts residents.
- Offers financial stability support services.
- Establishes a program to address housing insecurity.
- Directs the Department of Housing to administer the program.
- Requires the Department of Housing to develop program guidelines and procedures.
- Authorizes the use of state and federal funds for program implementation.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts residents
- Low-income households
- Individuals experiencing housing insecurity
- Renters
- The Department of Housing
Notable changes
- Creates a new, dedicated program for rental assistance and financial stability.
- No specific changes to existing housing laws are mentioned in the text.
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Russell E. Holmes
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Bill H.1511 194th (Current)
An Act establishing the Massachusetts rental assistance and financial stability program
By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1511) of Carlos González relative to establishing a rental assistance and financial stability program. Housing.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Carlos González Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.1511
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Housing |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/11/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/23/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 9/18/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Friday, October 31, 2025 |
| 11/6/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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