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MA H1798
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bradley Jones
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AI Summary
- Individuals convicted or charged with a violent felony or sexual offense under Chapter 265 of the General Laws would lose eligibility for emergency shelter assistance benefits
- Benefits could only continue if the director of the Massachusetts Emergency Assistance Program issues a written waiver
- Applies to offenses committed while the individual is already receiving shelter benefits
- Amends Section 30 of Chapter 23B of the General Laws (emergency housing assistance statute)
- Filed on January 17, 2025 by Representative Bradley H. Jones, Jr. with 6 co-sponsors, referred to the Judiciary Committee
Legislative Description
Relative to violent offenders in shelter waiver
Last Action
Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
10/10/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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