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MA H226
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michelle DuBois
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AI Summary
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Prohibits eviction or removal of families with children under 18 from public housing, subsidized housing, or publicly-funded shelters (including emergency hotel/motel shelter) unless alternative housing is secured
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Requires the Housing Services Unit of the Department of Children and Families, in consultation with the Department of Housing and Community Development, to develop and implement a housing plan before any such eviction can proceed
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Alternative housing must be in a location "fit for human habitation" for all children under 18 in the affected family
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Mandates reasonable efforts to keep children in the custody of their parents or current caregivers
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Similar legislation was filed in the previous session (House No. 154 of 2023-2024)
Legislative Description
To end child homelessness
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
2/11/2026