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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program. Housing.
AI Summary
This bill aims to establish and administer the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program (MRVP), a program of rental assistance for eligible low-income, very low-income, and extremely low-income households through mobile and project-based vouchers. The bill sets eligibility requirements, payment standards, and rent limits for the program, and requires the Department of Housing to maintain and administer a single voucher management system, collect data on the utilization of rental vouchers, and report on the program annually. The bill also establishes a minimum monthly administrative fee for all vouchers administered under the program.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (24)
Mike Barrett (D),
Jennifer Benson (D),
David Biele (D),
Harriette Chandler (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
John Lawn (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Walter Timilty (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
James Welch (D),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/12/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S797 | 03/01/2019 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S797.pdf | 03/01/2019 |
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