Massachusetts 191st Legislature (2019-2020) Status: Introduced 9 D cosponsors

SD 1952 — An Act providing a bill of rights for people experiencing homelessness

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 191st Legislature (2019-2020). 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill establishes a set of rights for individuals experiencing homelessness.

The bill proposes a bill of rights aimed at protecting and supporting people who are homeless. It highlights their entitlements, including access to services and respectful treatment.

What this means for you
  • Workers: For workers in social services, this bill will clarify the rights of their clients and improve service delivery.
  • Families: Families facing homelessness will benefit from enhanced rights and protections to secure essential services.

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Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 193 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (193)

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Subjects

housing civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SD 1952?
SD 1952 is sponsored by Jason M. Lewis (Democrat), Harriette L. Chandler, Patricia D. Jehlen (Democrat), Sal N. DiDomenico (Democrat), Smitty Pignatelli, Thomas M. Stanley (Democrat), Mary S. Keefe (Democrat), Mike Connolly (Democrat), Michael J. Barrett (Democrat), Carmine Lawrence Gentile (Democrat), and Rebecca L. Rausch (Democrat).
What is the current status of SD 1952?
This bill died with 191st Legislature (2019-2020). 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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