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MA S2224

MA S2224
Relative to the use of competitive bidding process for emergency shelter programs


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Introduced
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

194th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the use of competitive bidding process for emergency shelter programs. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill requires that any funds used for the emergency housing assistance program must be awarded through a competitive bidding process, regardless of existing laws that might previously have governed such funding. By mandating competitive bidding, the legislation aims to ensure a more transparent and potentially cost-effective method of allocating resources for emergency shelter services. The competitive bidding process typically involves publicly soliciting bids from multiple potential service providers, evaluating those bids based on predetermined criteria, and selecting the most advantageous proposal. This approach can help promote fair competition, potentially reduce costs, and ensure that the most qualified organizations receive funding for providing emergency housing assistance.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2910 (on 01/15/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2224
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2224.pdf
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