H 154 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act to end child homelessness

This bill aims to prevent the eviction of families with children under eighteen from public housing, subsidized housing, or publicly funded shelters. It requires the Department of Children and Families to work with the Department of Housing and Community Development to create a plan ensuring all children in such families are moved to safe housing before any removal occurs. The legislation emphasizes keeping children with their parents or existing caregivers whenever possible. By mandating these specific steps, the law seeks to stop the displacement of families without guaranteeing immediate alternative housing.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Sep 5, 2024
Floor votes

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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Michelle DuBois
DDemocratic
MA
10th Plymouth