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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
07/13/2017
07/13/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition of Marjorie C. Decker and others that the Department of Transitional Assistance administer a rental and mortgage arrearage program for certain low-income households. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill seeks to establish a rental and mortgage arrearage program within the Department of Transitional Assistance. The program would provide financial assistance to low-income households (with incomes at or below 130% of the federal poverty limit) who are at risk of becoming homeless within the next 12 months. The benefits would cover up to four times the monthly rental or mortgage liability to prevent the loss of housing. The Department would coordinate with other state agencies and offices, like the Massachusetts Interagency Council on Housing and Homelessness, to streamline the application process, provide additional support services, and promote homelessness prevention and housing stability.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (23)
Cory Atkins (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Solomon Goldstein-Rose (I),
Danielle Gregoire (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Peter Kocot (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
John Lawn (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
David Linsky (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Jim O'Day (D),
Byron Rushing (D),
José Tosado (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H84 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H84.pdf |
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