An Act providing a bill of rights for people experiencing homelessness
June 2, 2020 -- The committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 76) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Thomas M. Stanley and Mike Connolly for legislation relative to the safety, dignity, and civil rights of persons experiencing homelessness; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 784) of Nick Collins, Jason M. Lewis, Patrick M. O'Connor and Paul R. Feeney for legislation to create a bill of rights for people experiencing homelessness; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 816) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Harriette L. Chandler, Patricia D. Jehlen, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide a bill of rights for people experiencing homelessness, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2735) ought to pass.
Bill Information
Bill Information
- Sponsor:
- Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
- Status:
- Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
Cosponsors/Original Petitioners
| Name | District/Address |
|---|---|
| Rebecca L. Rausch This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex |
| Nick Collins This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | First Suffolk |
| Harriette L. Chandler This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | First Worcester |
| Patricia D. Jehlen This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | Second Middlesex |
| Patrick M. O'Connor This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Jason M. Lewis This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | Fifth Middlesex |
| James K. Hawkins This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | 2nd Bristol |
| Paul R. Feeney This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | Bristol and Norfolk |
| Sal N. DiDomenico This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | Middlesex and Suffolk |
| Jack Patrick Lewis This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | 7th Middlesex |
| Smitty Pignatelli This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | 4th Berkshire |
| Carmine Lawrence Gentile This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | 13th Middlesex |
| Lindsay N. Sabadosa This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | 1st Hampshire |
| Thomas M. Stanley This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | 9th Middlesex |
| Mary S. Keefe This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | 15th Worcester |
| Mike Connolly This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | 26th Middlesex |
| Michael J. Barrett This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | Third Middlesex |
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