MA H1307

Bill

MA H1307

Creating the Massachusetts healthy homes program

Introduced
02/16/2023

In Committee
03/14/2024

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

By Representatives Cruz of Salem and Arriaga of Chicopee, a petition of Manny Cruz, Shirley B. Arriaga and others that the Department of Housing and Community Development establish programs that create a healthier environment for certain residents. Housing.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Massachusetts Healthy Homes Program, which aims to create a healthier living environment for certain residents by providing financial assistance to address habitability concerns in residential properties. The bill defines key terms such as "Eligible Applicant," "Existing Home Repair Programs," and "Habitability Concerns," and outlines the types of assistance available to different categories of owners, including low-income, moderate-income, and larger landlords. The bill also requires the Department of Housing and Community Development to coordinate with other organizations, establish the Massachusetts Healthy Homes Program Fund, and report on the program's expenditures. The goal is to improve the quality of housing and promote healthier living conditions for Massachusetts residents.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (34)

Shirley Arriaga (D)*, Manny Cruz (D)*, Brian Ashe (D), Bruce Ayers (D), Natalie Blais (D), Michael Brady (D), Gerry Cassidy (D), Jo Comerford (D), John Cronin (D), Mindy Domb (D), Pat Duffy (D), Jamie Eldridge (D), Rodney Elliott (D), Michael Finn (D), Judith García (D), Jessica Giannino (D), Jim Hawkins (D), Natalie Higgins (D), Russell Holmes (D), Mary Keefe (D), Meghan Kilcoyne (D), Mike Kushmerek (D), David LeBoeuf (D), Jason Lewis (D), Sam Montaño (D), Patrick O'Connor (R), Jake Oliveira (D), Steve Owens (D), Ted Philips (D), Becca Rausch (D), Dave Robertson (D), Danny Ryan (D), Lindsay Sabadosa (D), Tommy Vitolo (D),

Last Action

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

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1307

(5 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1307
BillText	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1307.pdf

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