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Allows a minor between the ages of 14 - 17 without a permanent residence/in custody of the DCYF to get state identification card without a signature from parent, guardian or foster parent as well as a certified copy of minor's birth certificate at no cost

Children and Families;  DCYF;  Guardians/Conservators;  Minors;  Motor Vehicles; 

01/31/2025  Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
03/07/2025  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/11/2025)
03/11/2025  Committee recommended measure be held for further study (10-0)

Authorizes municipalities to make an emergency declaration under limited circumstances to allow for the construction and use of SAVE Units on a temporary basis which have specialized requirements and exemptions from the state fire and building codes.

Building Code;  Cities & Towns;  Construction;  Fire Code;  Health & Safety;  Housing; 

02/26/2025  Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
03/14/2025  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
03/14/2025  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/20/2025)
03/20/2025  Committee recommended measure be held for further study (6-0)

Provides for warming center and cooling center alerts to trigger certain procedures municipalities shall follow during extreme heat or cold to help at-risk individuals with shelter.

Cities & Towns;  Health & Safety;  Human Services;  Military Affairs;  Public Assistance; 

03/07/2025  Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
04/04/2025  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/10/2025)
04/10/2025  Committee recommended measure be held for further study (5-0)

Updates the Homeless Bill of Rights to add rules governing encampments, including the right to clean and sanitary conditions and impose penalties for violations of the rights set forth in this chapter in the amount of $500 per violation.

Health & Safety;  Housing;  Human Services;  Property;  Public Assistance; 

03/14/2025  Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services
03/14/2025  Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
04/04/2025  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/10/2025)
04/10/2025  Committee recommended measure be held for further study (5-0)

Authorizes municipalities to make an emergency declaration under limited circumstances to allow for the construction and use of SAVE Units on a temporary basis which have specialized requirements and exemptions from the state fire and building codes.

Building Code;  Cities & Towns;  Construction;  Fire Code;  Health & Safety;  Housing;  State Affairs; 

01/22/2025  Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
01/31/2025  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/04/2025)
02/04/2025  Committee recommended measure be held for further study
02/21/2025  Scheduled for consideration (02/27/2025)
02/21/2025  Proposed Substitute
02/27/2025  Committee recommends passage of Sub A (10-2)
02/28/2025  Placed on House Calendar (03/04/2025)
03/04/2025  House passed Sub A
03/21/2025  Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government

Establishes rules and procedures for licensing emergency shelters for homeless persons, including setting minimum standards and prohibiting the charging of fees to the residents.

Fees;  Housing;  Human Services;  Licenses;  Public Assistance;  State Affairs; 

01/22/2025  Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
01/31/2025  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/04/2025)
02/04/2025  Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Creates a commission to establish homeless shelter standards through regulations.

Commissions;  Equal Rights/Discrimination;  Human Services;  Property;  Public Assistance; 

01/22/2025  Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
01/31/2025  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/04/2025)
02/04/2025  Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Updates the Homeless Bill of Rights to add rules governing the interaction with encampments and include the right to access clean and sanitary conditions.

Equal Rights/Discrimination;  Housing;  Property; 

02/26/2025  Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
03/13/2025  Committee transferred to House Municipal Government & Housing
03/28/2025  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2025)
04/02/2025  Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Provides for warming center and cooling center alerts to trigger certain procedures municipalities shall follow during extreme heat or cold to help at-risk individuals with resources including, but not limited to, warming and cooling centers.

Cities & Towns;  Health & Safety;  Housing;  Military Affairs;  Public Assistance; 

02/28/2025  Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
03/28/2025  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2025)
04/02/2025  Committee recommended measure be held for further study