An Act creating an interagency supportive housing finance and strategy board
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes an interagency board to develop and implement a strategy for increasing supportive housing in Massachusetts. The goal of the board is to reduce and prevent homelessness by creating a coordinated approach to financing and planning for supportive housing initiatives. It aims to leverage resources and expertise across state agencies to address the complex needs of individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The board will be responsible for creating a comprehensive plan to expand supportive housing options.
Key provisions
- Creates an interagency Supportive Housing Finance and Strategy Board.
- The board’s purpose is to end and prevent homelessness.
- The board will develop a statewide strategy for supportive housing.
- The board will focus on financing supportive housing initiatives.
- The board will coordinate efforts across multiple state agencies.
Who is affected
- Individuals experiencing homelessness
- People at risk of homelessness
- State Housing Agencies
- Massachusetts Government
- Nonprofit Housing Providers
Notable changes
- Establishes a formal, coordinated approach to supportive housing development.
- Likely to involve collaboration between various state departments.
- Focuses on both preventing and ending homelessness.
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