S 978
An Act relative to the HomeBase Program
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Bill overview
This bill, S.978, aimed to clarify and define the requirements for eligibility within the HomeBase Program in Massachusetts. The HomeBase Program provides rental assistance to low-income households. The legislation sought to establish specific criteria for determining which households qualify for this crucial housing support. Ultimately, the bill failed to pass.
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Primary sponsor
Peter J. Durant
Cosponsors
Bruce E. Tarr
John R. Gaskey
Joseph D. McKenna
Jr. Donald R. Berthiaume
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Bill S.978 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the HomeBase Program
By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 978) of Peter J. Durant, John R. Gaskey, Joseph D. McKenna, Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. and others for legislation to define eligibility requirements for the HomeBase Program. Housing.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Peter J. Durant
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.978
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Housing |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 10/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 12/4/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2765 |
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