Bill > H1545

This bill amends Chapter 23B of the Massachusetts General Laws to expand housing support for individuals with chronic disabilities who are experiencing homelessness. Specifically, the bill adds individuals with disabilities (as defined by Chapter 179 of the acts of 1995) who require home care, caretaker services, and constant stay and housing, as well as elderly individuals, to existing provisions about housing assistance. The bill also introduces a new requirement that the state department must provide shelter in the form of a hotel or motel to disabled individuals who require home care and cannot receive reasonable accommodation in traditional overnight shelters. This change aims to address the unique housing needs of childless individuals with chronic disabilities by ensuring they have access to appropriate and accessible housing options that can support their specific care requirements.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1545