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H 1545

An Act relative to childless individuals with chronic disabilities experiencing homelessness

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Patrick Kearney and 3 co-sponsors

H 1545 - An Act relative to childless individuals with chronic disabilities experiencing homelessness OverviewBill Number: H 1545 Title: An Act relative to childless individuals w

Hearing scheduled for 10/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
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Bill Summary · H 1545

H 1545 - An Act relative to childless individuals with chronic disabilities experiencing homelessness

Overview

Bill Number: H 1545
Title: An Act relative to childless individuals with chronic disabilities experiencing homelessness
Status: Hearing scheduled for 10/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
Introduced: February 27, 2025

Purpose and Intent

This bill aims to address the unique challenges faced by childless individuals with chronic disabilities who are experiencing homelessness. The legislation recognizes that this population often falls through the cracks of existing social services and requires targeted support to achieve stable housing and improved quality of life.

Key Provisions

  • Establishes a new state-funded rental assistance program specifically for childless individuals with chronic disabilities who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
  • Provides funding for the creation of specialized supportive housing units that offer on-site case management and access to medical/mental health services
  • Requires the state Department of Health and Human Services to conduct outreach and coordinate with local homeless service providers to identify and connect eligible individuals to the new programs
  • Mandates the development of a centralized assessment and referral system to streamline access to the rental assistance and supportive housing
  • Allocates $25 million in annual funding to implement and administer the new initiatives

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Childless individuals with chronic physical, developmental, or mental health disabilities who are experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk
  • Local homeless service providers and housing authorities who will receive funding and coordinate with the state to connect eligible individuals to the new programs
  • State and local governments, which will need to allocate resources and administrative capacity to implement the rental assistance and supportive housing initiatives

The bill is expected to provide stable housing, access to necessary services, and improved health and well-being outcomes for the target population. It may also reduce strain on emergency services and other public systems that often bear the burden of supporting this vulnerable group.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

H 1545 is currently scheduled for a public hearing on October 15, 2025 before the state legislature's Committee on Health and Human Services. If passed by the committee, the bill will then proceed to a full floor vote in both chambers.

The new rental assistance program and supportive housing initiatives would be required to be operational within 18 months of the bill's effective date, should it be enacted into law. Ongoing funding and program oversight would be subject to the state's annual budgeting process.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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