H 1540
An Act relative to the eligibility of emergency housing assistance
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Bill overview
This bill, H.1540, addresses the eligibility requirements for emergency housing assistance in Massachusetts. It seeks to clarify and potentially expand who qualifies for this crucial support program, which provides temporary housing assistance to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The bill was referred to the Housing committee and subsequently concurred by the Senate, indicating an intention to revise the existing framework for determining eligibility.
Key provisions
- Clarifies the criteria for determining eligibility for emergency housing assistance.
- Addresses residency requirements for receiving assistance.
- Potentially expands the categories of individuals eligible for the program.
- Related to the study order H5352
Who is affected
- Individuals experiencing homelessness
- Families experiencing housing instability
- Housing service providers
- The Massachusetts Housing Department
Notable changes
- The bill aims to revise the current eligibility criteria for emergency housing assistance.
- It is linked to a study order (H5352) suggesting a deeper examination of the program's effectiveness and potential improvements.
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Primary sponsor
Patrick Joseph Kearney
Cosponsor
Patrick Joseph Kearney
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Bill H.1540 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the eligibility of emergency housing assistance
By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1540) of Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to eligibility for the emergency housing assistance program. Housing.
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Presenter: Patrick Joseph Kearney
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.1540
| 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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