Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1017: An Act to reform 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
S 1017 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to reform the emergency assistance shelter program. Primary sponsor: Patrick O'Connor (Republican). Most recent recorded action (December 4, 2025): Accompanied a study order, see S2766.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1017) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to reform the emergency assistance shelter program by limiting the scope to residents of the Commonwealth. Housing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick O'Connor | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Plymouth and Norfolk |
“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 S2766
- Hearing scheduled for 10/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Housing