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MA H1494
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
David DeCoste
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AI Summary
- Requires the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities to promulgate regulations allowing landlords to submit rental assistance applications on behalf of their tenants
- Applies to the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program, Alternative Housing Voucher Program, Rental Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) program, and similar programs
- Grants authority to the executive office, its departments, and contracted regional administering agencies to accept landlord-submitted applications
- Sets a deadline of January 1, 2024 for implementation (note: this date appears to be a drafting error given the bill was filed January 17, 2025)
Legislative Description
Relative to improve access to rental assistance programs
Last Action
Reporting date extended to Friday, October 31, 2025
9/18/2025
Committee Referrals
Housing2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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