Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 979
An Act ensuring fair housing for homeless families
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Peter J. Durant (Republican)
Cosponsors (6)
- John R. Gaskey (Republican)
- Joseph D. McKenna (Republican)
- Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. (Republican)
- Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida (Republican)
- Kelly W. Pease (Republican)
- Steven George Xiarhos (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 979) of Peter J. Durant, John R. Gaskey, Joseph D. McKenna, Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. and others for legislation to mandate the emergency housing assistance program only be available to residents of the commonwealth who have resided in the commonwealth for at least 1 year. Housing.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Dec 4, 2025 · Senate
Accompanied a study order, see S2765 - Oct 3, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 10/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 - Feb 27, 2025 · House
House concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to the committee on Housing