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MA H1508

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Gaskey

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Repeals Section 30 of Chapter 23B of the Massachusetts General Laws, which establishes the Emergency Assistance family shelter program

  • Eliminates Massachusetts' "right to shelter" requirement that guarantees emergency housing for eligible families with children

  • Filed by Representative John R. Gaskey (2nd Plymouth) on January 17, 2025

  • Referred to the Housing Committee in the 194th General Court (2025-2026 session)

  • Massachusetts is one of the few states with a legal right to shelter; this bill would remove that mandate

Legislative Description

Repealing the misused and misguided right to shelter law that is unique to Massachusetts

Last Action

Hearing scheduled for 10/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

10/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Housing2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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