Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts H1536: An Act enhancing prioritization for the emergency assistance program
Status: Failed, April 13, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:
The first paragraph of section 30 of chapter 23B of the General Laws, as amended by section 120 of chapter 7 of the acts of 2023, is hereby further amended by adding the following new paragraphs:- Notwithstanding any general or special law, rule or regulation to the contrary, the emergency housing assistance program established herein shall be available only to residents of the commonwealth who have resided within the commonwealth for no less than three months, provided however that this provision shall not apply to a veteran or members of their immediate family, a victim of domestic violence or a person whose living situation has been affected by a fire or other natural disaster that occurred in Massachusetts. The department shall require applicants to provide proof of residency for a period of no less than three months. The department may require applicants to submit documentation including, but not limited to, federal and state issued identification documents, mail, financial statements, and bills to meet the requirements of this section. This section shall apply to applications submitted for the emergency housing assistance program on or after the effective date of this act.
Sponsors
- Bradley Jones (R) · primary sponsor
- Kimberly Ferguson (R, 1st Worcester)
- Paul Frost (R, 7th Worcester)
- Todd Smola (R, 1st Hampden)
- David Muradian (R)
- Hannah Kane (R, 11th Worcester)
- Kelly Pease (R, 4th Hampden)
Latest actions
- : Accompanied a study order, see H5352 (under House Rule 27)
- : Hearing scheduled for 10/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- : Senate concurred
- : Referred to the committee on Housing
- : Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
Common questions
- What is H1536?
- H1536 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act enhancing prioritization for the emergency assistance program.
- What is the status of H1536?
- Failed as of April 13, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5352 (under House Rule 27) (April 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored H1536?
- Bradley Jones (R), with 6 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for H1536?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1536
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