Groups helping homeless people or those at risk would join database

The state agency running the database would make rules requiring covered groups to join it. This covers state and local agencies and private groups serving people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The rules would set reporting duties, including information about shelter bed use. Hotels and motels would count as covered private groups only if they meet state criteria. The agency’s duty to make these rules would start immediately if enacted; the bill sets no date for groups to join.

The agency would require shelter operators and selected local placement services to use the database to provide real-time bed information. This covers all shelter operators and selected local information and referral services that place people in shelters. Domestic violence shelters are exempt. The agency’s duty to require database use would start immediately if enacted.