S.268

Revises "Homelessness Prevention Program"; requires new charge for filing of eviction action.

Introduced·1/9/24

Revises the "Homelessness Prevention Program" to the "Eviction and Homelessness Prevention Program" and appropriates $300 million for assistance.

This bill revises the "Homelessness Prevention Program" to the "Eviction and Homelessness Prevention Program." It requires the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs to rename the program and revise regulations. The bill prohibits evictions based on nonpayment or habitual late payment of rent accrued before the end of the eviction moratorium. It appropriates $300 million from the CARES Act for assistance, with additional funds from other federal coronavirus relief if necessary. Households are eligible for assistance if their income is no more than 80% of the area median income.

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Where it stands

Current
Budget and Appropriations Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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5
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee: Reported with Substitution

3 Yea

DDD

1 Nay

R

1 Not Voting

R

Calendar

May 12, 2025

10:00 AM

Senate Community and Urban Affairs Hearing

History

May 12, 2025

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee as a Substitute, 2nd Reading

May 12, 2025

Senate

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee