An Act promoting housing stability for families by strengthening the HomeBASE program
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve housing stability for families in Massachusetts by strengthening the HomeBASE program. HomeBASE provides rental assistance and support services to low-income families facing homelessness or housing instability. The legislation seeks to expand eligibility criteria and increase funding to help more families secure and maintain stable housing. It builds upon existing efforts to address housing challenges within the state.
Key provisions
- Expands eligibility for the HomeBASE program to include more families.
- Increases funding for rental assistance.
- Provides additional support services to help families remain housed.
- Streamlines the application process for HomeBASE assistance.
- Focuses on preventing homelessness among families.
Who is affected
- Low-income families
- Families experiencing homelessness
- Individuals at risk of housing instability
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- Strengthens the existing HomeBASE program.
- Potentially broadens the definition of ‘family’ for eligibility.
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Sponsors
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8 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
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