Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts H 2261
An Act ending the criminalization of homelessness
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Carol A. Doherty
Cosponsors (1)
- James K. Hawkins (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2261) of Carol A. Doherty and James K. Hawkins relative to the criminalization of homelessness. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 29, 2026 · House
Accompanied a study order, see H4970 - Jul 9, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Senate concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · House
Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government