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MA S1011
Bill
AI Summary
- Establishes short-term housing transition program benefits available for an initial 24-month period, followed by renewable 12-month allotments for eligible families with children under 21 or pregnant persons
- Provides household assistance up to $50,000 in the first 24-month period and up to $25,000 in subsequent 12-month periods, with potential for higher caps through budget line item 7004-0108
- Removes income eligibility restrictions for families once enrolled in the program and eliminates the requirement that families be evicted before receiving benefits
- Allows families facing no-fault evictions to apply for benefits after a summons and complaint is filed in court, enabling intervention before homelessness occurs
- Permits families to combine HomeBASE program benefits with Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) funds if eligible for both programs and assistance is non-duplicative
Legislative Description
Promoting housing stability for families by strengthening the HomeBASE program
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2829
12/11/2025
Committee Referrals
Housing2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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