Bill > S973

This bill proposes to amend Section 30 of Chapter 23B of the Massachusetts General Laws to prohibit the Commonwealth (state government) from providing any financial incentives to landlords or property owners who prioritize housing nonresident migrants over legally residing families or individuals. The bill specifically bars the state from offering financial incentives such as lump-sum transfer payments or bonus payments that would encourage landlords to provide emergency housing to nonresident migrants ahead of current legal residents. By introducing this restriction, the legislation aims to limit state-funded financial support that might be perceived as giving preferential treatment to nonresident migrants in housing allocation, potentially ensuring that housing resources are primarily directed towards individuals with legal residency in Massachusetts.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S973