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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/15/2024
02/15/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish a bill of rights for individuals experiencing homelessness. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a Bill of Rights for individuals experiencing homelessness in Massachusetts. It prohibits discrimination against people based on their "housing status," which includes not having a fixed, regular, or adequate nighttime residence. The key provisions of the bill include: the right to use public spaces without discrimination, equal treatment by state and municipal agencies, privacy in personal property, access to medical care and voting, and protection of records provided to homeless shelters and service providers. The bill also amends existing laws to prohibit discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations based on a person's housing status.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (26)
Frank Moran (D)*,
Smitty Pignatelli (D)*,
Shirley Arriaga (D),
Brian Ashe (D),
Natalie Blais (D),
Carol Doherty (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Pat Duffy (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Susan Gifford (R),
Carlos González (D),
Ryan Hamilton (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Russell Holmes (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Sam Montaño (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Jim O'Day (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Estela Reyes (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Priscila Sousa (D),
Chynah Tyler (D),
John Velis (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4634 (on 05/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H211 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H211.pdf |
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