H1501

To improve municipal equity within the emergency assistance shelter program

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1501 aims to improve municipal equity within the emergency assistance shelter program by ensuring fair compensation to homeowners and.

Massachusetts H1501 seeks to enhance municipal equity within the emergency assistance shelter program by mandating that the Commonwealth pay residential homeowners at least 150% of the monthly fair market rent for sheltering individuals or households. This payment is intended to cover the costs associated with providing emergency shelter. The bill also limits civil liability for homeowners to $10,000, except in cases of gross negligence or intentional acts.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Oct 15, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Housing Hearing

History

Apr 13

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5352 (under House Rule 27)

Oct 3, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 10/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

Oct 3, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order