H1552
An Act to create an interagency supportive housing finance and strategy board
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Bill overview
This bill establishes an interagency Supportive Housing Finance and Strategy Board in Massachusetts. The board’s purpose is to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for increasing the availability of supportive housing, which combines affordable housing with supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness or with disabilities. It aims to coordinate efforts across state agencies to address the shortage of supportive housing units and improve outcomes for residents. The board will be responsible for financial planning and strategic direction related to supportive housing initiatives.
Key provisions
- Create an interagency Supportive Housing Finance and Strategy Board.
- The board will develop a statewide strategy for supportive housing.
- The board will coordinate efforts among state agencies involved in housing and social services.
- The board will focus on increasing the supply of supportive housing units.
- The board will be responsible for financial planning related to supportive housing.
Who is affected
- Individuals experiencing homelessness
- People with disabilities
- State Housing Agencies
- Social Service Agencies
- Massachusetts Residents
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Primary sponsor
Rita A. Mendes
Cosponsors
Rita A. Mendes
Samantha Montaño
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Bill H.1552 194th (Current)
An Act to create an interagency supportive housing finance and strategy board
By Representative Mendes of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1552) of Rita A. Mendes for legislation to create an interagency supportive housing finance and strategy board. Housing.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Rita A. Mendes Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.1552
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Housing |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/11/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/23/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 9/18/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Friday, October 31, 2025 |
| 11/5/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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