Massachusetts S17: Fiscal Year 2025 Supplemental Appropriations

What the bill says

A bill or other insurance documentation with an address, an email, letter or statement from a licensed health care worker on office letterhead or office email stating that the person resides in the commonwealth or a photo identification issued by the commonwealth. (c) An applicant who appears to be eligible for shelter based on statements provided by the family and any other information in the possession of the executive office but who need additional time to obtain any third-party verifications reasonably required by the executive office shall be placed on a waitlist for emergency housing ass.

From the introduced text, February 12, 2025:

a bill or other insurance documentation with an address, an email, letter or statement from a licensed health care worker on office letterhead or office email stating that the person resides in the commonwealth or a photo identification issued by the commonwealth. (c) An applicant who appears to be eligible for shelter based on statements provided by the family and any other information in the possession of the executive office but who need additional time to obtain any third-party verifications reasonably required by the executive office shall be placed on a waitlist for emergency housing assistance; provided, however, that each adult in the family of applicants shall provide proof of identity and provide information sufficient to comply with paragraph (C 1/2) of section 30 of chapter 23B of the General Laws to be placed on said waitlist; and provided further, that an applicant on the waitlist shall be eligible for immediate placement in a temporary respite site subject to appropriation, availability and any relevant rules and regulations. SECTION 8. Notwithstanding section 30 of chapter 23B of the General Laws, for the period of December 31, 2025 to December 31, 2026, inclusive, the total capacity of the emergency housing assistance program established pursuant to said section 30 of said chapter 23B shall not exceed 4,000 families. SECTION 9. The executive office …

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Sponsors

• Michael Rodrigues (D, First Bristol and Plymouth)

Latest actions

1. February 12, 2025: See H58
2. February 12, 2025: Text of S16, reprinted as amended

Common questions

What is S17?

S17 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): Fiscal Year 2025 Supplemental Appropriations.

What does S17 do?

In its own words: A bill or other insurance documentation with an address, an email, letter or statement from a licensed health care worker on office letterhead or office email stating that the person resides in the commonwealth or a photo identification issued by the commonwealth. (c) An applicant who appears to be eligible for shelter based on statements provided by the family and any other information in the possession of the executive office but who need additional time to obtain any third-party verifications reasonably required by the executive office shall be placed on a waitlist for emergency housing ass.

What is the status of S17?

Introduced as of February 12, 2025. Latest action: See H58 (February 12, 2025).

Who sponsored S17?

Michael Rodrigues (D, First Bristol and Plymouth).

Where is the official record for S17?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S17