H 3381
An Act establishing Getting to Zero Week
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to establish an annual ‘Getting to Zero Week’ in Massachusetts, during which time the Governor will issue a proclamation. The purpose of this week is to raise awareness about homelessness and efforts to end it. It’s a symbolic recognition of the ongoing work to address this complex issue within the state.
Key provisions
- Designates December 1st through 8th as ‘Getting to Zero Week’ annually.
- Requires the Governor to issue a proclamation recognizing the week.
- The bill is sponsored by Representative Jack Patrick Lewis.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Who is affected
- Homeless individuals and families in Massachusetts
- Organizations working to combat homelessness
- The Governor of Massachusetts
- State government agencies involved in housing and social services
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Primary sponsor
Jack Patrick Lewis
Cosponsor
Jack Patrick Lewis
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Bill H.3381 194th (Current)
An Act establishing Getting to Zero Week
By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3381) of Jack Patrick Lewis for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor setting apart December first through the eighth as getting to zero week. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Jack Patrick Lewis Status: Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading
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Displaying 8 actions for Bill H.3381
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 7/30/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025 |
| 12/18/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 1/12/2026 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 1/12/2026 | House | Rules suspended |
| 1/12/2026 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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