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MA H661
Providing for safe, decent and sanitary housing for recipients of the HomeBASE program
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to quality standards for the use of HomeBASE funds, so-called, under the Department of Housing and Community Development. Housing.
AI Summary
This bill aims to ensure that housing units rented using HomeBASE funds, a program administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development, meet certain quality standards. Specifically, it requires that any apartment or dwelling unit rented with HomeBASE funds must pass the Department's inspection requirements or meet the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's housing quality standards prior to occupancy. Additionally, these units must be inspected annually if state funds are used for the rental, and the local vendor responsible for the HomeBASE funds must facilitate the inspection.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (9)
Kim Ferguson (R),
Carole Fiola (D),
Hannah Kane (R),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Paul Schmid (D),
Alan Silvia (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4754 (on 07/16/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H661 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H661.pdf |
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