Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1501: An Act to improve municipal equity within the emergency assistance shelter program
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 1501 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to improve municipal equity within the emergency assistance shelter program. Primary sponsor: Mike Finn (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5352 (under House Rule 27).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1501) of Michael J. Finn for legislation to improve municipal equity within the emergency assistance shelter program. Housing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Finn | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Hampden |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5352 (under House Rule 27)
- Hearing scheduled for 10/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Housing