Housing (Homelessness)

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 3493: An Act to end child homelessness

By Representative DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 226) of Michelle M. DuBois relative to child homelessness. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly targets ending child homelessness, directly advancing housing stability and protections for vulnerable populations under housing policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 4, 2025

H 3307: An Act banning hostile architecture targeting unhoused individuals

By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3307) of Mike Connolly for legislation to prohibit the construction of publicly accessible buildings or structures designed or intended to prevent unhoused individuals from sitting or lying on the building or structure at street level. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBans hostile architecture preventing unhoused individuals from using public spaces, directly addressing homelessness and supporting unhoused people's access to public areas.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 492: An Act allowing certain minors to consent to supportive services

HD 492 allows minors aged 15 or older who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness to consent to supportive services without parental involvement. It defines "mature minors" as those not in a parent's custody, lacking stable housing, and capable of understanding the services' implications. Service providers must obtain written consent from the minor, detailing their age, guardianship status, and living situation, before offering housing assistance, education support, emotional wellbeing resources, or financial stability services. The bill also grants providers immunity from liability (except for gross negligence) when following these rules, and requires the Office of Children, Youth, and Families to create implementing regulations.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnables homeless minors (15+) to access housing assistance without parental consent, directly addressing homelessness through supportive services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Feb 6, 2025

H 57: An Act making appropriations for fiscal year 2025 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects

This bill allocates $425 million from the General Fund for supportive services and safe shelter for unhoused families in Massachusetts, with funds transferable to state agencies and workforce programs. It adds new requirements for the emergency housing assistance program, including mandatory disclosure of prior criminal convictions (excluding sealed/expunged records) and criminal record checks for applicants. The bill limits eligibility for certain families to six consecutive months of benefits, with hardship waivers available for veterans or those facing domestic violence. It also mandates written notices before benefit termination, multilingual resource handouts for participants, and updated eligibility procedures.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $425M from General Fund for housing services, directly funding public program under budget/tax framework95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllocates $425M for unhoused families' shelter/services, mandates new housing assistance program requirements. Primary intent is funding housing support despite eligibility restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2857: An Act relative to childless individuals with chronic disabilities experiencing homelessness

HD 2857 amends Massachusetts law to expand shelter options for childless individuals with chronic disabilities experiencing homelessness. It specifically adds "individuals with disabilities as defined by chapter 179 of the acts of 1995 who require home care, caretaker services, and constant stay and housing" to eligibility criteria in Chapter 23B. The bill mandates that the state department provide hotel or motel shelter when an individual with such disabilities needs accommodations unavailable at standard overnight shelters. This change directly affects vulnerable residents with specific care needs who are currently homeless and unable to access appropriate shelter through existing systems.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill expands shelter access for homeless disabled individuals, directly addressing homelessness - a core housing policy concern - by mandating state-provided accommodations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 3210: An Act supporting the development of children experiencing homelessness

By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 215) of Marjorie C. Decker for legislation to provide services to certain children experiencing homelessness. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly addresses homelessness for children, a core housing issue, by providing services per title and summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Property Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 1501: An Act to improve municipal equity within the emergency assistance shelter program

By Representative Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1501) of Michael J. Finn for legislation to improve municipal equity within the emergency assistance shelter program. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingImproves equity in emergency shelter program addressing homelessness, a core housing issue. Subject explicitly listed as 'Housing' with no opposing indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 5, 2026

H 290: An Act allowing certain minors to consent to supportive services

By Representatives Ultrino of Malden and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 290) of Steven Ultrino and Sean Garballey for legislation to authorize unaccompanied homeless youth between the ages of 15 and 18 to consent to supportive services and shelter. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enables unaccompanied homeless youth (15-18) to consent to shelter/services, directly addressing homelessness - a core housing policy concern.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 11, 2026

H 215: An Act supporting the development of children experiencing homelessness

By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 215) of Marjorie C. Decker for legislation to provide services to certain children experiencing homelessness. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAddresses homelessness through services for children, directly supporting housing stability for vulnerable populations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Property Development

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Nov 20, 2025

HD 5342: An Act relative to reaffirming the rights of individuals experiencing homelessness

By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to the rights of individuals experiencing homelessness. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly addresses homelessness rights, aligning with housing support indicators like protecting vulnerable populations and advancing housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Tenant Rights

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