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MS HB695

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/16/2021

Primary Sponsor

Angela Cockerham

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that domestic violence shelters match state grants with local funds of at least 25% to qualify for state funding
  • Maintains existing eligibility requirements for shelters including nonprofit status, 24/7 shelter and crisis line services, temporary housing, counseling, and community referrals
  • Preserves the $100,000 grant cap (adjusted for inflation from 1983 levels) for state-funded shelter grants
  • Continues prohibiting discrimination in admissions based on race, religion, color, age, marital status, national origin, or ancestry
  • Effective date of July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

State Domestic Violence Fund; remove the matching funds requirement for.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/16/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A2/17/2021
Judiciary A1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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