H1579

Relative to emergency shelter assistance for commonwealth residents

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1579 amends emergency shelter assistance to be available only to U.S. citizens.

Massachusetts H1579 amends the emergency housing assistance program to restrict eligibility to U.S. citizens. This change applies to the program established under chapter 23B of the General Laws, as amended by section 120 of chapter 7 of the acts of 2023. The bill ensures that only residents who are citizens of the United States can access the emergency shelter assistance provided by the commonwealth.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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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