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H1508Introduced in the House

Repealing the misused and misguided right to shelter law that is unique to Massachusetts

Introduced

Introduced by John Gaskey, District 02-PLY

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

Relative to repealing the emergency housing assistance program. Housing.

Where it stands

Accompanied a study order, see H5352 (under House Rule 27)

April 13, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on Housing

  2. Senate concurred

  3. Hearing scheduled for 10/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

  4. Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

  5. Accompanied a study order, see H5352 (under House Rule 27)

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