An Act creating a shelter provider rate study
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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Overview
This bill directs the state to conduct a study of rates paid to shelter providers who house individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The study will examine these rates to better understand the financial challenges faced by these providers and inform potential policy changes. The goal is to ensure that shelter providers are adequately compensated while also promoting efficient and effective use of state resources. The study’s findings will be used to improve the emergency shelter system in Massachusetts.
Key provisions
- Establish a shelter provider rate study.
- The study will examine rates paid to emergency shelter providers.
- The study will assess the financial sustainability of these providers.
- The study will be overseen by the committee on Housing.
- The study’s findings will be reported to the Legislature.
Who is affected
- Emergency shelter providers
- Individuals and families experiencing homelessness
- The Massachusetts Housing Department
- The Massachusetts Legislature
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