An Act to Clarify the Eligibility of Certified Recovery Residences for Bridging Rental Assistance Program Housing Vouchers
Sponsored By: Sophia Warren (Democratic)
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Housing vouchers for recovery home residents
Residents of certified recovery homes can apply for Bridging Rental Assistance Program vouchers. You can use the voucher when you leave the recovery home. Living in a certified recovery home is not a barrier to applying or getting a voucher. Vouchers do not pay for your stay in the recovery home. The department provides guidance and public education so residents and providers know their rights and duties.
Priority for homeless and people leaving institutions
When awarding BRAP vouchers, the department gives priority to people leaving institutions, people leaving incarceration, and homeless people. People living in certified recovery homes are a lower priority than those groups. The department updates its rules to follow this priority order.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Sophia Warren
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Ambureen Rana
Democratic • House
Pinny H. Beebe-Center
Democratic • Senate
Cheryl Golek
Democratic • House
Deqa Dhalac
Democratic • House
Janice Dodge
Democratic • House
Marc Malon
Democratic • House
Sally Cluchey
Democratic • House
Yusuf Yusuf
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
ACTPUB Chapter 427
6/25/2025PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
6/12/2025SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
6/11/2025HouseReport READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-644) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-644), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.
6/11/2025SenateCONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-644).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
6/11/2025HouseThe Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES in concurrence
5/7/2025SenateCommittee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
5/7/2025House
Bill Text
Amendment C-A (H-644), adopted by House & Senate
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