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MA S972

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kelly Dooner

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 30 of Chapter 23B of the General Laws to establish a priority system for emergency shelter assistance
  • Veterans (as defined by section 1 of chapter 115) receive first priority for shelter access
  • Elderly persons (as defined in section 14 of chapter 19A) receive second priority
  • Families with legal residence in Massachusetts who are homeless or at risk of homelessness receive third priority
  • The executive office would promulgate regulations defining "homeless or at risk of homelessness"

Legislative Description

Establishing emergency shelter priorities

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2765

12/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Housing2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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