H 1546
An Act relative to emergency housing assistance eligibility requirements
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Bill overview
This bill aims to clarify and potentially adjust the requirements for individuals and families to qualify for emergency housing assistance in Massachusetts. It seeks to streamline the eligibility process and ensure that assistance reaches those most in need. The bill focuses on updating the existing framework for emergency housing support within the state.
Key provisions
- Clarifies eligibility criteria for emergency housing assistance.
- Addresses residency requirements for receiving assistance.
- Potentially updates the definition of ‘emergency’ to encompass a broader range of housing instability situations.
- Aims to simplify the application process for emergency housing assistance.
- May adjust income limits for eligibility.
Who is affected
- Low-income individuals and families
- Individuals experiencing homelessness
- Housing assistance recipients
- Non-profit housing organizations
- The Massachusetts Housing Authority
Notable changes
- The bill proposes revisions to the existing emergency housing assistance program guidelines.
- It may address gaps in the current eligibility criteria, ensuring broader access to support.
- The bill is part of a series of legislative efforts to reform emergency housing policies in Massachusetts.
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Primary sponsor
Marc T. Lombardo
Cosponsors
Kelly W. Pease
Marc T. Lombardo
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Bill H.1546 194th (Current)
An Act relative to emergency housing assistance eligibility requirements
By Representative Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1546) of Marc T. Lombardo relative to eligibility for the emergency housing assistance program. Housing.
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Presenter: Marc T. Lombardo
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.1546
| 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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