H 2748 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act facilitating housing for all

This bill creates a new state fund called the Housing First and Housing for All Fund, which would be financed by taxes on the gross receipts of businesses. The money in this fund is strictly designated to prevent and reduce homelessness, expand affordable housing options, and provide financial assistance to individuals and families at risk of losing their homes. Specific uses for the funds include supporting rental vouchers, building emergency and permanent housing, offering legal help in eviction cases, and providing down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers. Additionally, the bill requires the state to publish an annual report detailing the fund's revenue and balance to ensure transparency in how the money is managed.
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 Jun 13, 2024
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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 Revenue
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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