H1499
An Act to establish community notification standards for group homes
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Bill overview
This bill aims to create clearer standards for how group homes must notify the surrounding community about their operations. Currently, the process for notifying neighbors may be inconsistent, and this legislation seeks to establish more defined procedures. The goal is to improve transparency and communication between group homes and the communities in which they are located. It intends to ensure residents have adequate information about the group homes in their area.
Key provisions
- Requires group homes to provide specific information to local communities.
- Establishes a standardized notification process.
- Specifies the types of information that must be included in notifications.
- Addresses the frequency of notifications.
- May include guidelines for responding to community concerns.
Who is affected
- Group home operators
- Residents of communities near group homes
- Local government officials
- Housing authorities
Notable changes
- Introduces a formal framework for community notification.
- Potentially clarifies existing regulations regarding group home operations.
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Primary sponsor
Patricia A. Duffy
Cosponsors
John C. Velis
Patricia A. Duffy
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Bill H.1499 194th (Current)
An Act to establish community notification standards for group homes
By Representative Duffy of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1499) of Patricia A. Duffy relative to standards for group homes. Housing.
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Presenter: Patricia A. Duffy
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.1499
| 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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