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MA H4148
Canceling the rent and providing relief to all impacted by the COVID-19 emergency
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Introduced
09/30/2021
09/30/2021
In Committee
09/30/2021
09/30/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to provide rental payments to certain tenants or occupants unable to pay due to the COVID-19 emergency. Housing.
AI Summary
This bill provides for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to pay residential rent and occupancy costs for tenants and occupants who are unable to pay due to the COVID-19 emergency. Upon application by the landlord showing financial distress, the Department of Housing and Community Development will make these payments within 10 business days. The bill also requires the Department to set policies to effectively, equitably, and efficiently distribute rental assistance funds and prevent eviction judgments for COVID-19 impacted residents. The bill has a sunset provision and will expire on January 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (5)
Mike Connolly (D)*,
Lindsay Sabadosa (D)*,
Marcos Devers (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Chris Hendricks (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5204 (on 09/01/2022)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4148 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4148.pdf |
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