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MS SB2411
Bill
Status
2/12/2021
Primary Sponsor
Barbara Blackmon
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Mississippi Department of Human Services to establish a three-year pilot project in Jackson, Canton, West Point, and Moss Point to provide modular or rehabilitated homes to homeless individuals or those at risk of homelessness.
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Defines "homeless" as individuals living in shelters, sleeping in places not designed for sleeping (streets, abandoned buildings), or facing imminent loss of housing.
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Requires the department to coordinate the program with federal agency programs targeted at assisting homeless individuals through housing and support services.
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Mandates the department submit annual reports to the Legislature on pilot project status with recommendations for expanding to additional counties and municipalities.
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Becomes effective July 1, 2021.
Legislative Description
Services to individuals who are homeless or at risk of experiencing homelessness; DHS pilot project.
Last Action
Died On Calendar
2/12/2021