H1503
An Act relative to the emergency housing assistance program and universal background checks
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Bill overview
This bill addresses two key areas: expanding emergency housing assistance in Massachusetts and implementing universal background checks. Specifically, it aims to improve the existing emergency housing assistance program, potentially focusing on support for children and families experiencing homelessness. Simultaneously, the bill seeks to expand background checks to cover more types of firearm sales, with the goal of reducing gun violence.
Key provisions
- Expands the emergency housing assistance program to better serve vulnerable populations.
- Includes provisions to improve emergency housing assistance for children and families.
- Addresses issues related to the recovery of emergency assistance funds.
- Seeks to enhance security within emergency housing programs.
- Introduces universal background checks for firearm sales.
Who is affected
- Individuals experiencing homelessness
- Families with children experiencing homelessness
- Gun purchasers
- Housing providers
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- The bill proposes changes to the existing emergency housing assistance program.
- It seeks to expand background check requirements for firearm sales statewide.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Paul K. Frost
Cosponsors
Joseph D. McKenna
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
Jr. Donald R. Berthiaume
Kelly W. Pease
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Bill H.1503 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the emergency housing assistance program and universal background checks
By Representatives Frost of Auburn and Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1503) of Paul K. Frost, Joseph D. McKenna and others relative to the emergency housing assistance program and universal background checks. Housing.
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Presenters: Paul K. Frost , Steven George Xiarhos
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.1503
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Housing |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 4/13/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5352 (under House Rule 27) |
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