An Act establishing a special commission to study women and homelessness

This bill creates a special commission to investigate homelessness specifically among women in Massachusetts. The commission will be made up of elected officials, state agency leaders, and community experts, including a person with lived experience of homelessness. Its main tasks are to assess local needs and offer suggestions on improving shelter conditions, increasing permanent housing options, and ensuring better access to healthcare and social services for homeless women. The group must submit its final report with findings and recommendations to state legislative committees by July 31, 2023.