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This resolution directs the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a comprehensive study on supportive housing in Pennsylvania, recognizing the critical need for housing solutions for vulnerable populations. The resolution highlights the state's significant challenges, including 12% of the population living below the poverty line, 447,000 adults with serious mental illness, 12,556 individuals experiencing homelessness, and 4,721 overdose deaths in 2023. The study will examine both temporary and permanent supportive housing options, assessing their current availability and demand across the state. The Joint State Government Commission is tasked with developing policy recommendations and objectives for addressing medium-term and long-term supportive housing needs, ultimately enabling the General Assembly to better plan for future housing demands. The commission is required to complete and submit a detailed report within 18 months of the resolution's adoption, presenting its findings to key legislative leadership, including the President pro tempore of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the majority and minority leaders of both legislative chambers.

Housing and Urban Affairs

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