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MA S1260

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Tarr

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Individuals convicted or charged with a violent felony or sexual offense under Chapter 265 of the General Laws while receiving Emergency Assistance shelter benefits would become ineligible to continue receiving those benefits
  • The director of the Massachusetts Emergency Assistance program may issue a written waiver to allow continued benefits on a case-by-case basis
  • Amends Section 30 of Chapter 23B of the General Laws governing the Emergency Assistance program
  • Filed by Senator Bruce E. Tarr (First Essex and Middlesex) and referred to the Judiciary Committee

Legislative Description

Relative to violent or sexual offenses committed by those using the Emergency Assistance shelter system

Last Action

Reporting date extended to Thursday April 2, 2026

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

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