S 1015
An Act relative to the recovery of emergency assistance funds used on non residents with a financial sponsor
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to recover funds from the state’s emergency assistance program that were used to support housing for individuals who are not residents of Massachusetts and who had a financial sponsor. The bill aims to clarify the circumstances under which these funds can be utilized and establish a process for recovering improperly spent money. It focuses on ensuring that emergency assistance is directed towards qualifying Massachusetts residents in need of housing. The bill was referred to the Housing committee and subsequently concurred by the House.
Key provisions
- Requires a review of emergency assistance funds spent on non-residents.
- Establishes a process for recovering funds used on non-residents with financial sponsors.
- Defines ‘non-resident’ and ‘financial sponsor’ for the purpose of this legislation.
- Addresses the criteria for eligibility for emergency assistance funds.
- Specifies the types of expenses that are considered eligible under the emergency assistance program.
- Mandates reporting requirements for the administration of emergency assistance funds.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts residents in need of housing
- The Massachusetts Emergency Assistance Program
- Individuals who are not residents of Massachusetts
- Financial sponsors of non-residents
- State government agencies administering housing assistance
Notable changes
- The bill introduces a mechanism for recovering funds used on non-residents with financial sponsors, which was not previously addressed.
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Primary sponsor
Michael O. Moore
Cosponsors
Michael O. Moore
Ryan C. Fattman
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Bill S.1015 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the recovery of emergency assistance funds used on non residents with a financial sponsor
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1015) of Michael O. Moore and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to the recovery of emergency assistance funds used on non residents with a financial sponsor. Housing.
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Presenter: Michael O. Moore
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.1015
| 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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