State officials outline proposal for a statewide shelter system and related budget request

Apr 28, 2025

OHCS and the governor’s office described House Bill 3644 as the policy foundation for a statewide shelter program that pairs shelter funding with rehousing and eviction prevention; presenters emphasized regional coordination, outcomes-based plans, and maintaining existing shelter capacity while routing funding through regional coordinators.

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State officials told the Senate Housing and Development Committee on April 28 that House Bill 3644 would establish a statewide shelter system to sustain and coordinate shelter capacity, rehousing and eviction‑prevention services and to provide predictable funding and accountability for outcomes.

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