MA H1804

Authorizes state and local law enforcement to detain individuals for up to 12 hours upon ICE request with an administrative warrant, if a supervisory officer determines the person poses a public safety threat based on convictions for felonies, gang activity, terrorism, domestic violence, drug trafficking, or other serious crimes.

Restricts emergency housing assistance eligibility to U.S. citizens and lawfully present immigrants who have maintained 12 consecutive months of legal Massachusetts residency, with exceptions for domestic violence victims and natural disaster survivors.

Limits emergency housing assistance benefits to a maximum of 6 consecutive months for families with children or pregnant women, and disqualifies individuals convicted or charged with violent felonies or sexual offenses.

Requires competitive bidding for all emergency housing assistance program contracts and mandates comprehensive background checks including criminal history, immigration status, and sex offender registry screening for program applicants.

Establishes a special Inspector General unit to provide quarterly oversight reports on migrant-related state expenditures for 3 years, and prioritizes emergency shelter access for veterans, elderly persons, legal Massachusetts residents, and domestic violence victims.