Great progress! Our petition and proposed bill has moved to the Joint Committee on Housing. We will need support from all concerned citizens of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to move this through the legislative process. Write to us to share your experiences, write to your elected state representatives, and let us know if you are prepared to testify in support of the bill.
Please write to your state Senator or Representative with your experiences, concerns, and support. Do copy to us or write to us at Stop Bullying Commitee Contact. Write to receive a copy of the petition.
S.604 By Request SD1635 By Ms. Lovely (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 604) of Jerry Halberstadt for legislation to protect citizens of subsidized housing developments from bullying.
Bill S.604 188th (Current) An Act to protect residents of subsidized housing developments from bullying; bullying prevention policies and plans; research and demonstration programs.
Submitted to the Joint Committee on Housing. List of Members at http://www.malegislature.gov/Committees/Joint/J28
Everyone can help free people from bullying
Our plan: educate and enlist Beacon Hill lawmakers
We need the help of all citizens living in subsidized housing in the Commonwealth to identify trouble spots, housing which is free of bullying that can serve as models, and to witness and advocate. Wherever you live, you can advocate for change in HUD policies through your elected federal officials.
Please sign the petition now (no donation expected)
Petition: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/stopbullyingcoalition/