H 1554
An Act to secure housing for returning citizens
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Bill overview
This bill, proposed by Representative Montaño, aimed to establish programs and policies within the Department of Housing and Community Development to prioritize housing opportunities for individuals reentering communities after incarceration. The legislation sought to create specific guidelines, priorities, and preferences to assist formerly incarcerated people in securing stable housing. It sought to address systemic barriers to housing access faced by this population. Ultimately, the bill failed to pass.
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Primary sponsor
Samantha Montaño
Cosponsors
James C. Arena-DeRosa
Russell E. Holmes
Samantha Montaño
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