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This bill appropriates $15 million over two fiscal years (2026 and 2027) to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to address homelessness through multiple targeted initiatives. Specifically, $12 million will be allocated to nonprofits providing comprehensive services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness, while an additional $3 million will be dedicated to a housing stabilization fund for eviction prevention and rehousing services, which can cover rental deposits, guarantees, and assistance. The bill also requires DHHS to submit a renewal of a Medicaid state plan amendment (Section 1915(i) of the Social Security Act) to sustain supportive housing services, with mandated reporting to the legislature on implementation in November 2025 and 2026. The governor is authorized to draw these funds from the treasury, and the department can accept matching federal funds without prior fiscal committee approval. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, and aims to provide comprehensive support for vulnerable populations such as families with children, low-income seniors, and veterans by addressing housing instability through multiple financial and service-based approaches.

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