S03787Introduced in the Senate
Relates to eliminating rent for homeless shelters; provides that a homeless individual or family applying for or receiving temporary housing assistance shall not be required to pay to any local or state government or agency or any provider, room and board or contribute any earned or unearned income, available benefits or resources to eliminate their need for temporary housing assistance or as a condition to receive temporary housing assistance from such provider.
Introduced by Zellnor Myrie, District 20
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Relates to eliminating rent for homeless shelters; provides that a homeless individual or family applying for or receiving temporary housing assistance shall not be required to pay to any local or state government or agency or any provider, room and board or contribute any earned or unearned income, available benefits or resources to eliminate their need for temporary housing assistance or as a condition to receive temporary housing assistance from such provider.
Where it stands
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
January 20, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Social Services Committee Vote · January 20, 2026
6
Yes
1
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
7 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Dean Murray | 3 | No |
| Alexis Weik | 8 | Yes |
| Roxanne Persaud | 19 | Yes |
| Sam Sutton | 22 | Yes |
| Brian Kavanagh | 27 | Yes |
| Jose Serrano | 29 | Yes |
| Cordell Cleare | 30 | Yes |
Bill history
REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
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