H1519
An Act relative to housing service coordinators
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Bill overview
This bill establishes the position of ‘housing service coordinator’ within Massachusetts municipalities. These coordinators would assist individuals experiencing housing instability by connecting them with available resources and support services. The goal is to streamline access to assistance and improve outcomes for people facing housing challenges. The bill outlines the roles and responsibilities of these coordinators and how they should be funded.
Key provisions
- Creates the role of Housing Service Coordinator.
- Defines the responsibilities of Housing Service Coordinators, including outreach and resource navigation.
- Specifies how Housing Service Coordinators should be funded.
- Requires municipalities to establish and maintain a Housing Service Coordinator program.
- Establishes a process for coordinating services between different agencies.
- Outlines data collection and reporting requirements for the program.
Who is affected
- Individuals experiencing housing instability
- Municipalities in Massachusetts
- Housing service providers
- State agencies involved in housing assistance
- Local social service organizations
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Primary sponsor
Kevin G. Honan
Cosponsor
Kevin G. Honan
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Bill H.1519 194th (Current)
An Act relative to housing service coordinators
By Representative Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1519) of Kevin G. Honan relative to housing service coordinators. Housing.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Kevin G. Honan Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.1519
| 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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