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SB 406 (2024)

$2.5 million for homeless shelters

Summary:

Directs the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to establish a homelessness prevention pilot program, to be administered through municipalities and community action programs. This bill also sends $5 million for municipalities to spend on homeless shelters, rent assistance, and related expenses for those at risk of homelessness.

The Senate amended the bill to instead send $2.5 million to DHHS to increase rates paid to shelter programs.

Bill Sponsor:
Donovan Fenton
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Status:
HOUSE
Public Hearing Date:
04/23/2024 10:00 am
Public Hearing Location:
LOB Room 210-211
Senate Voting Date:
04/11/2024
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