An Act promoting access to counsel and housing stability in Massachusetts
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
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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Sponsors
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48 on record
Primary sponsor
David M. Rogers
Cosponsors
Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
Amy Mah Sangiolo
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