H1508

Repealing the misused and misguided right to shelter law that is unique to Massachusetts

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1508 seeks to repeal the state's unique right to shelter law.

Massachusetts H1508 is a legislative proposal to repeal Section 30 of Chapter 23B of the Massachusetts General Laws, which pertains to the state's emergency housing assistance program. The bill characterizes the current law as "misused and misguided," aiming to eliminate it. This change would affect individuals and entities currently governed by the right to shelter law, potentially altering the landscape of emergency housing assistance in Massachusetts.

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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