Bill > H51

This bill provides supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2025, primarily focused on addressing housing assistance for unhoused families in Massachusetts. The bill appropriates $425 million from the General Fund and Transitional Escrow Fund to support services and safe shelter for unhoused families. Specifically, it modifies existing laws regarding emergency housing assistance by limiting eligibility for families with children or pregnant women to a maximum of 6 consecutive months in the program, subject to appropriation and regulations. The bill removes previous restrictions on the number of families that can be terminated from the program in a given week, providing more flexibility in program management. The bill is classified as an emergency measure, meaning its immediate implementation is considered necessary for public convenience and to carry out important public purposes. The appropriated funds can be transferred between state agencies and to the Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund to support work programs targeting populations served by the housing assistance program.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H51