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MA H1145

MA H1145
Relative to prohibiting the use of hotels and motels in connection with the emergency housing assistance program


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to prohibit the use of certain hotels and motels in connection with the Emergency Housing Assistance Program. Housing.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the Department of Housing and Community Development from housing families in need of temporary shelter in hotels or motels, as these terms are defined in Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 64G. The Emergency Housing Assistance Program, which provides temporary shelter to families, will no longer be able to utilize hotels and motels for this purpose. This change will take effect 180 days after the bill is passed.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4209 (on 04/14/2016)

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