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Introduced
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Housing Authorities Act. Provides that, unless otherwise required by federal law or regulation, a housing authority shall not establish or implement any rules, policies, or procedures that impose time limits or work requirements as a condition of initial or continued eligibility for any rent subsidy or assistance provided to qualifying tenants of the housing authority or to qualifying individuals through any rent subsidy or other housing assistance program administered by the housing authority. Permits a housing authority to establish, implement, or encourage an applicant or recipient of a rent subsidy or assistance to participate in a voluntary employment or job training program if the program: (1) does not impact the applicant's or recipient's initial or continued eligibility for the rent subsidy or assistance; and (2) has one of the specified goals for program participants, including, but not limited to, (i) increasing personal income, (ii) homeownership, or (iii) expanding employment options. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Housing Authorities Act to prohibit housing authorities from imposing time limits or work requirements on individuals receiving rent subsidies or housing assistance, unless federal law mandates it. "Time limits" are defined as restrictions on how long someone can receive subsidized housing or rental assistance, and "work requirements" refer to obligations like working, attending school, or participating in job programs. While these mandatory requirements are banned, housing authorities are permitted to offer or encourage voluntary employment or job training programs, as long as participation does not affect a person's eligibility for assistance and aims to achieve goals such as increasing income, promoting homeownership, or expanding job opportunities.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments (on 03/04/2026)
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