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MA S986

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Fattman

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Restricts Massachusetts emergency housing assistance program eligibility exclusively to U.S. citizens who are residents of the commonwealth
  • Amends section 30 of chapter 23B of the General Laws, which governs the state's emergency housing assistance program
  • Overrides any existing general or special laws, rules, or regulations that may allow non-citizens to access the program
  • Similar legislation was filed in the previous 2023-2024 legislative session (Senate Docket No. 2824)
  • Sponsored by Senator Ryan C. Fattman (Worcester and Hampden) and Representative Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida (7th Plymouth)

Legislative Description

Ensuring fair housing for homeless families

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2765

12/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Housing2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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