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MA S2646
MA S2646To transform the Commonwealth’s emergency response system and create housing strategies to end the homelessness of unaccompanied adults
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Introduced
10/23/2025
10/23/2025
In Committee
10/23/2025
10/23/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to provide for analysis of MassHealth claims data in relation to homeless management information systems data related to Medicaid costs associated with persons experiencing homelessness, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2646).
AI Summary
This bill mandates a comprehensive study by the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, in collaboration with the Massachusetts Municipal Association, to address the state's homelessness crisis, particularly for unaccompanied adults. The study will project future demand for various housing and shelter types, including permanent supportive housing (housing with services for those experiencing homelessness), non-congregate shelters (where individuals have private sleeping spaces), and congregate shelters (where multiple individuals share common sleeping areas). It will also assess existing shelter capacity, the feasibility of converting congregate shelters to non-congregate or permanent supportive housing, and the housing needs of each municipality. Based on these findings, the Executive Office will develop a plan to create sufficient permanent supportive housing and non-congregate shelter solutions, with a five-year goal to meet affordable housing capacity needs statewide. The report will also outline resources to support unaccompanied adults experiencing homelessness, with specific consideration for those with complex needs such as the elderly, disabled, medically complex, or LGBTQ+ individuals, and is due by December 31, 2026.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Housing (Joint)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 10/23/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2646 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2646.pdf |
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