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MA S1984

MA S1984
Resolve creating a commission to study ways to prevent bullying of tenants in public and subsidized multi-family housing


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Introduced
07/30/2015
In Committee
07/30/2016
Crossed Over
07/31/2016
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/10/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to create a commission to study ways to prevent bullying of tenants in public and subsidized multi-family housing,- reports the accompanying resolve (Senate, No. 1984).

AI Summary

This bill establishes a 19-member commission tasked with studying and proposing solutions to prevent bullying of tenants in public and subsidized multi-family housing, with a particular focus on elderly and disabled residents. The commission will include representatives from various state agencies like health and human services, the attorney general's office, elder affairs, and housing and community development, as well as legislative leaders and appointees from housing advocacy and legal services organizations, including those representing tenants and individuals with disabilities. The commission's work will involve identifying the causes of bullying, researching successful prevention methods from other settings, developing best practices, raising public awareness, and recommending policy changes and legislation to protect tenants. To ensure broad input, the commission will invite participation from tenants who have experienced bullying, housing managers, industry professionals, and bullying prevention experts, and will hold public meetings across the Commonwealth. The commission is required to submit its findings and recommendations by December 31, 2016, to legislative clerks and relevant joint committees.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Joint Committee on Housing (Joint)

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 2 of the Resolves of 2016 (on 08/10/2016)

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