Amendment #24 to H57

HOH with Disabilities

Mr. Consalvo of Boston moves to amend the bill by adding the following:

SECTION 4. Paragraph (G) of said section 30 of said chapter 23B, inserted by section 3 of chapter 88 of the Acts of 2024, is hereby amended by striking out subparagraphs (3) through (9), inclusive, and inserting in place thereof the following 6 subparagraphs:-

(3) A family with children or a pregnant woman with no other children that receives benefits through the emergency housing assistance program shall, subject to appropriation and rules and regulations, remain eligible for the program for not more than 6 consecutive months.

(4) Any family or pregnant woman with no other children may receive extensions upon written certification of hardship by the secretary; provided, however, that hardship waivers shall be granted by the secretary for a family with an individual who is: (i) qualified as a veteran under clause Forty-third of section 7 of chapter 4 who is not enrolled in services specifically tailored to veterans, including, but not limited to, those administered by the executive office of veterans services; or (ii) at imminent risk of harm due to domestic violence.

(5) A Head of Household with diagnosed disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and in coordination to ensure eligibility and transition into permanent supportive housing, defined as those who meet the following criteria: 1. homelessness chronicity of 12 months; and 2. have an income not to exceed 30% AMI; and 3. have a disability as defined by ADA shall be exempt from the preceding. This section shall apply to the Head of Household and their children and family.

Additional co-sponsor(s) added to Amendment #24, as changed to H57

HOH with Disabilities