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MA H5090

MA H5090
Supporting the development of children experiencing homelessness


summary

Introduced
02/11/2026
In Committee
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

194th General Court

Bill Summary

Supporting the development of children experiencing homelessness

AI Summary

This bill mandates that children aged zero to three years who enter any type of temporary emergency assistance shelter, domestic violence shelter, substance abuse and recovery shelter, or non-emergency assistance shelter will be automatically referred for an early intervention assessment within 30 days of their arrival, following the Department of Public Health's standards. Early intervention services will then be provided if an early intervention professional determines they are needed. The bill also requires the relevant department to create regulations or policies and eliminate any procedural obstacles to implement these changes within 120 days of the bill becoming law.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities (Joint)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 02/11/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5090
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5090.pdf
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