Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StatePennsylvaniaReferred
HB 1046: In preliminary provisions, providing for homeless youth at institutions of higher education; and, in fostering independence through education, providing for housing priority.
Unknown Sponsor
HB 1046 status: Referred — Referred to EDUCATION (updated Mar 31, 2021).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
Not enough information
Score:Not enough information
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill proposes new provisions to support homeless youth at higher education institutions and mandates housing priority within education-based independence programs.
Who is affected
Homeless youth attending colleges and universities in Pennsylvania, as well as higher education institutions administering student housing.
Requirements and enforcement
Institutions would be required to provide housing priority or specific support for homeless youth, as defined by future legislative provisions.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
Current status is referred to the Education Committee; effective dates are not provided.
Potential benefits
Potential for improved stability and academic retention for homeless students.
Risks and tradeoffs
Ambiguity regarding institutional compliance costs and the definitions of eligibility for the housing priority.
What is still unknown
The specific mechanisms for verifying student homelessness status and the extent of the housing priority mandate remain unknown.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
Not enough information
Not enough information to score this sector.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Increases higher education access for homeless youth
- Establishes dedicated housing priorities for vulnerable students
- Supports institutional pathways for academic success
Risks
- Potential variability in institutional compliance capacity
- Implementation depends on administrative resource allocation
- Risk of inconsistencies in defining homeless status for priority
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
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Not enough information to score this sector.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
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Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
The scope of mandatory institutional participation is unclear without the full text.
Analysis scope
The analysis is based on a brief legislative abstract, not the full bill text.
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Where it stands
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- CommitteeCurrent
- Chamber votesUpcoming
- Final agreementUpcoming
- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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