House Bill No. 6894 establishes an Interagency Council on Homelessness, aimed at advising the Commissioner of Housing to enhance homelessness prevention and response efforts in the state. The council will consist of various appointed members, including individuals with lived experience of homelessness, representatives from organizations focused on domestic violence prevention, public housing authorities, mental health and addiction services, and other relevant sectors. The council will also include designees from multiple state commissioners and agencies, ensuring a comprehensive approach to addressing homelessness.

The council is tasked with convening by October 1, 2025, and will focus on strengthening existing programs, improving state response systems for homelessness, and maximizing funding for housing assistance. Additionally, the council is required to submit an annual report to the Governor and relevant legislative committees starting July 1, 2026, detailing their recommendations. This bill introduces new legal language to establish the council and outlines its composition and responsibilities, while no deletions from current law are specified.