S 979
An Act ensuring fair housing for homeless families
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Bill overview
This bill aimed to expand access to emergency housing assistance for homeless families in Massachusetts by ensuring that the program was available to residents who had lived in the state for at least one year. The legislation sought to prioritize assistance for long-term residents experiencing homelessness. However, the bill failed to pass the legislature. It was referred to the Housing committee in the Senate and subsequently concurred by the House.
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Primary sponsor
Peter J. Durant
Cosponsors
Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida
John R. Gaskey
Joseph D. McKenna
Jr. Donald R. Berthiaume
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Bill S.979 194th (Current)
An Act ensuring fair housing for homeless families
By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 979) of Peter J. Durant, John R. Gaskey, Joseph D. McKenna, Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. and others for legislation to mandate the emergency housing assistance program only be available to residents of the commonwealth who have resided in the commonwealth for at least 1 year. Housing.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Peter J. Durant
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.979
| 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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