Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 988: An Act to transform the Commonwealth’s emergency response system and create housing strategies to end the homelessness of unaccompanied adults
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 988 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to transform the Commonwealth’s emergency response system and create housing strategies to end the homelessness of unaccompanied adults. Primary sponsor: Paul Feeney (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (October 23, 2025): Accompanied a new draft, see S2646.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 988) of Paul R. Feeney and Carmine Lawrence Gentile for legislation to provide for analysis of MassHealth claims data in relation to homeless management information systems data related to Medicaid costs associated with persons experiencing homelessness. Housing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Feeney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Bristol and Norfolk |
| Carmine Gentile | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Middlesex |
“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 new draft, see S2646
- Hearing scheduled for 07/23/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Housing