Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts H2261: An Act ending the criminalization of homelessness
Status: Failed, January 29, 2026
Sponsors
- Carol Doherty (D, 3rd Bristol) · primary sponsor
- James Hawkins (D, 2nd Bristol)
Latest actions
- : Accompanied a study order, see H4970
- : Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1
- : Senate concurred
- : Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
Common questions
- What is H2261?
- H2261 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act ending the criminalization of homelessness.
- What is the status of H2261?
- Failed as of January 29, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H4970 (January 29, 2026).
- Who sponsored H2261?
- Carol Doherty (D, 3rd Bristol), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for H2261?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2261
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