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MS SB2411

Bill

Status

Failed

2/12/2021

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Blackmon

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Defines "homeless" as individuals living in shelters, sleeping in places not designed for sleeping (streets, abandoned buildings), or facing imminent loss of housing.

  • Requires the department to coordinate the program with federal agency programs targeted at assisting homeless individuals through housing and support services.

  • Mandates the department submit annual reports to the Legislature on pilot project status with recommendations for expanding to additional counties and municipalities.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Housing1/18/2021

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