H1506

Relative to prioritizing Massachusetts residents on the waitlist for emergency housing assistance

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Prioritizes Massachusetts residents on the waitlist for emergency housing assistance.

The bill mandates that the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities and the Department of Housing and Community Development prioritize residents who have lived in Massachusetts for at least 12 consecutive months when allocating spots in the emergency housing assistance program. This change aims to ensure that long-term residents receive priority consideration for housing assistance.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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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