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MA H1447

MA H1447
Establishing a task force on rate parity and equity in homeless shelters


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
04/04/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to rate parity and equity for contracted emergency homeless shelters. Housing.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a task force to examine and make recommendations on rate parity and equity for contracted emergency homeless shelters in Massachusetts. The task force will consist of 9 members, including legislators, representatives from the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance, and the Undersecretary of Housing and Community Development. The task force will study existing disparities in rates paid by the state to these shelters and propose recommendations to implement and sustain rate parity across the Commonwealth. The task force will submit a report with its findings and proposed legislation within 180 days of the bill's enactment.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)

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