H1501
An Act to improve municipal equity within the emergency assistance shelter program
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Bill overview
This bill aims to address inequities in the distribution of emergency assistance shelter placements across Massachusetts municipalities. Currently, some communities receive a disproportionately high number of individuals seeking shelter, while others receive fewer. The bill seeks to establish a more equitable system for allocating shelter placements, ensuring that all municipalities have access to the resources needed to support those experiencing homelessness. It will likely involve a review and potential adjustment of the criteria used to determine shelter placements.
Key provisions
- Requires a study of current shelter placement distribution across Massachusetts.
- The study will assess whether the current system leads to inequitable outcomes for municipalities.
- The study will identify factors contributing to disparities in shelter placements.
- The study will recommend strategies to promote greater equity in shelter allocation.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts municipalities
- Individuals seeking emergency shelter
- Housing authorities
- The Department of Housing and Community Development
Notable changes
- The bill mandates a study to examine existing shelter placement practices.
- The study’s findings will inform potential adjustments to the allocation process.
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Primary sponsor
Michael J. Finn
Cosponsor
Michael J. Finn
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Bill H.1501 194th (Current)
An Act to improve municipal equity within the emergency assistance shelter program
By Representative Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1501) of Michael J. Finn for legislation to improve municipal equity within the emergency assistance shelter program. Housing.
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Presenter: Michael J. Finn
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.1501
| 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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