homeless shelter services fund; appropriation
Maddy summarySB 1043 creates a state fund to finance homeless shelter and services by appropriating money for grants. It requires cities and towns with more than 75 homeless individuals (based on the 2024 point-in-time count) to provide at least one shelter bed per four homeless people and establish a judicial diversion program for homelessness or mental illness. The fund will award grants to counties, cities, tribes, and nonprofits to increase shelter beds, improve services like behavioral health treatment and substance use programs, and support heat respite efforts. Grantees must provide matching funds, avoid policies that hinder public camping enforcement, and report detailed data on service outcomes and participant demographics.
Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates state fund via appropriation to finance homeless shelter services, directly increasing public spending on essential housing programs.
Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeJudicial diversion program for homelessness/mental illness reduces criminal justice involvement, aligning with reform goals like reducing recidivism and addressing root causes.
HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly funds behavioral health treatment services through shelter grants, directly supporting mental health services under healthcare topic.
HousingSupports HousingCreates state fund for homeless shelters, mandates bed requirements, and funds services to address homelessness, directly advancing housing stability for vulnerable populations.
Introduced Jan 15, 2025
1 co-sponsor