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MA S868

MA S868
To eliminate asset limits for homeless shelters


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
03/18/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to eliminate asset limits for homeless shelters. Housing.

AI Summary

This bill aims to eliminate asset limits for homeless shelters. Specifically, it amends the existing law by striking out the requirement that individuals seeking assistance from homeless shelters cannot have certain personal property, and it adds a new provision stating that a person cannot be denied shelter assistance based on the amount of their assets, though any income generated by those assets may still be considered as countable income.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S868
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S868.pdf
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