An Act providing upstream homelessness prevention assistance to families, youth, and adults
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to provide financial assistance to families, youth, and adults at risk of becoming homeless in Massachusetts. It focuses on preventing homelessness before it occurs by offering support to those facing housing instability. The legislation intends to bolster resources for individuals and families struggling with housing costs and other factors that could lead to homelessness. Ultimately, the goal is to reduce the overall number of people experiencing homelessness in the state.
Key provisions
- Provides financial assistance to prevent homelessness.
- Targets families, youth, and adults.
- Focuses on upstream prevention rather than emergency response.
- Supports individuals facing housing instability.
- Likely involves grants or funding for prevention programs.
Who is affected
- Families
- Youth
- Adults
- Individuals at risk of homelessness
- Low-income residents
Notable changes
- Establishes a framework for proactive homelessness prevention.
- May create or expand existing prevention programs.
- Could allocate funding to support housing assistance and related services.
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Sponsors
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7 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
Joanne M. Comerford
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