Bill > S2674

This bill establishes a special commission to study homelessness among women in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The commission will consist of legislators, state officials, and representatives from various organizations and agencies with expertise in women's homelessness, healthcare, and housing advocacy. The commission will conduct a community needs assessment, make recommendations on homelessness prevention, improving shelters, increasing permanent housing, 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 legislature by July 31, 2022.