Housing (Homelessness)

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 1017: An Act to reform the emergency assistance shelter program

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1017) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to reform the emergency assistance shelter program by limiting the scope to residents of the Commonwealth. Housing.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill explicitly limits emergency shelter program scope to Commonwealth residents, restricting access to housing assistance as per 'limit' indicator in OPPOSE definition.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 1545: An Act relative to childless individuals with chronic disabilities experiencing homelessness

By Representative Livingstone of Boston (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1545) of KC Linardon , Samantha Montaño and Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to childless individuals with chronic disabilities experiencing homelessness. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAddresses homelessness for vulnerable individuals, directly aligning with 'addresses homelessness' indicator for housing support. Explicitly cites 'Housing' in summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 23, 2025

S 988: An Act to transform the Commonwealth’s emergency response system and create housing strategies to end the homelessness of unaccompanied adults

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 988) of Paul R. Feeney and Carmine Lawrence Gentile for legislation to provide for analysis of MassHealth claims data in relation to homeless management information systems data related to Medicaid costs associated with persons experiencing homelessness. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly creates housing strategies to end homelessness for unaccompanied adults, directly addressing homelessness through policy intervention.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 5, 2025

H 1552: An Act to create an interagency supportive housing finance and strategy board

By Representative Mendes of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1552) of Rita A. Mendes for legislation to create an interagency supportive housing finance and strategy board. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates interagency board to manage supportive housing finance and strategy, directly advancing affordable housing initiatives through coordinated funding and planning.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Housing Finance

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 6, 2025

H 1515: An Act to transform the Commonwealth’s emergency response system and create housing strategies to end the homelessness of unaccompanied adults

By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1515) of Natalie M. Higgins, Mike Connolly and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to develop housing strategies to end the homelessness of unaccompanied adults. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates housing strategies to end homelessness of unaccompanied adults, directly addressing housing needs through proactive policy development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 6, 2025

H 1496: An Act relative to residential assistance for families in transition (RAFT)

By Representative Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1496) of Daniel M. Donahue that the Department of Housing and Community Development administer residential assistance for the Families in Transition Homelessness Prevention Program. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAdministers residential assistance for homelessness prevention program, directly supporting affordable housing access and preventing homelessness.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Homelessness Property Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 11, 2026

H 226: An Act to end child homelessness

By Representative DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 226) of Michelle M. DuBois relative to child homelessness. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly targets child homelessness, directly aligning with housing support indicators like addressing homelessness and protecting vulnerable populations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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introduced · Massachusetts · House Nov 10, 2025

HD 5258: A communication from the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (see item 7004-0100 Section 2 of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025) submitting a report to divert families from emergency assistance shelters

HD 5258 is a procedural bill transmitting a report from the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities about diverting families from emergency assistance shelters. The report details the HomeBASE program, which provides financial assistance to families to avoid emergency shelter use and transition to permanent housing, referencing a $1,182 weekly average cost for emergency shelter per family. It includes data on diversion outcomes, such as 409 of 454 families exiting the program to permanent housing, and aligns with similar diversion strategies used in other states.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill transmits report on HomeBASE program that diverts families from shelters to permanent housing, reducing homelessness and supporting affordable housing initiatives.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 17, 2026

H 274: An Act establishing a bill of rights for individuals experiencing homelessness

By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 274) of Frank A. Moran for legislation to establish a bill of rights for individuals experiencing homelessness. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes rights for homeless individuals, directly addressing housing insecurity per support indicator 'addresses homelessness'90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 31, 2026

H 4783: An Act relative to reaffirming the rights of individuals experiencing homelessness

By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to the rights of individuals experiencing homelessness. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly addresses homelessness, a core housing issue, by reaffirming rights of homeless individuals, aligning with housing protection indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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