Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1496: An Act relative to residential assistance for families in transition (RAFT)
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 1496 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to residential assistance for families in transition (RAFT). Primary sponsor: Dan Donahue (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (November 6, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1496) of Daniel M. Donahue that the Department of Housing and Community Development administer residential assistance for the Families in Transition Homelessness Prevention Program. Housing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Donahue | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16th Worcester |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Accompanied by H1566
- Reporting date extended to Friday, October 31, 2025
- Hearing scheduled for 07/23/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Housing