H1952
An Act promoting access to counsel and housing stability in Massachusetts
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve access to legal counsel and increase housing stability in Massachusetts. It seeks to address challenges faced by individuals and families struggling with housing and legal issues. The legislation intends to strengthen existing programs and potentially introduce new initiatives to support vulnerable populations. Ultimately, the goal is to provide greater assistance and resources to those in need of legal representation and stable housing.
Key provisions
- Strengthening the HomeBASE program to support families facing housing instability.
- Addressing legal representation gaps for individuals facing housing-related legal issues.
- Potentially establishing or expanding legal assistance programs.
- Supporting older adults in maintaining housing stability.
- Facilitating a study order (H5281) to examine related issues and potential solutions.
Who is affected
- Low-income individuals
- Families facing housing instability
- Older adults
- Individuals needing legal assistance
- The housing sector
Notable changes
- The bill builds upon previous efforts to promote housing stability and legal access.
- It likely involves modifications to existing programs like HomeBASE.
- A study order (H5281) will investigate further strategies for addressing the issues.
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Primary sponsor
David M. Rogers
Cosponsors
Adrian C. Madaro
Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
Amy Mah Sangiolo
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Bill H.1952 194th (Current)
An Act promoting access to counsel and housing stability in Massachusetts
By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1952) of David M. Rogers, Michael S. Day and others relative to promoting access to counsel and housing stability. The Judiciary.
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Presenters: David M. Rogers , Michael S. Day
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.1952
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) |
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