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Introduced
03/05/2020
03/05/2020
In Committee
04/02/2020
04/02/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Establishing a special commission to study women and homelessness
AI Summary
This bill establishes a special commission to study homelessness among women in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The commission will consist of state legislators, government officials, and representatives from various organizations and agencies with expertise in homelessness, women's health, and trauma-informed care. The commission will conduct a community needs assessment, make recommendations on homelessness prevention, improving shelters for women and families, increasing permanent housing opportunities, data collection, and ensuring access to healthcare and social services for homeless women. The commission is required to submit its findings and recommendations to the state legislature by July 31, 2022.
Sponsors (22)
Brian Ashe (D),
Bruce Ayers (D),
Ruth Balser (D),
Harriette Chandler (D),
Carolyn Dykema (D),
Dylan Fernandes (D),
Susan Gifford (R),
Carlos González (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Kate Hogan (D),
Kevin Honan (D),
Hannah Kane (R),
Kay Khan (D),
David Linsky (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Jim O'Day (D),
Alice Peisch (D),
Elizabeth Poirier (R),
Becca Rausch (D),
José Tosado (D),
Paul Tucker (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities (J)
Last Action
Discharged to the committee on House Rules (on 04/02/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4490 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4490.pdf |
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