Amendment #1441 to H3900

Sponsor-Based Permanent Supportive Housing

Mr. Chan of Quincy moves to amend the bill in section 2 by striking out item 7004-0105 and inserting in place thereof the following item:

“7004-0105 For permanent supportive housing units to house individuals experiencing homelessness and mitigate overcrowding in homeless shelters; provided, that not less than $3,005,000 shall be expended to sustain low-threshold sponsor-based leasing that had been previously linked to the pay-for-success projects funded through the Social Innovation Financing Trust Fund; provided further, that the department of housing and community development shall prioritize geographic equity when expending funds from this item; provided further, the executive office of housing and livable communities shall contract directly with the organizations that received Social Innovation Financing vouchers funded under 7004-9024 in fiscal year 2022; and provided further, that not later than March 1, 2024, the department shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing the distribution methodology and locations of units supported by this item ................................ $8,355,000”

Additional co-sponsor(s) added to Amendment #1441 to H3900

Sponsor-Based Permanent Supportive Housing