Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H1540 — An Act relative to the eligibility of emergency housing assistance

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill changes eligibility criteria for emergency housing assistance.

The bill addresses the criteria for who can receive emergency housing assistance. It may expand or modify the existing requirements for eligibility.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families facing housing emergencies may have different criteria to meet in order to receive assistance.

Summary

An Act relative to the eligibility of emergency housing assistance

Bill Text

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Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

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Subjects

public-safety housing
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Frequently asked questions

What does H1540 do?
An Act relative to the eligibility of emergency housing assistance
Who sponsors H1540?
H1540 is sponsored by Patrick Joseph Kearney (Democrat).
What is the current status of H1540?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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