Bill > H1508

This bill seeks to repeal Section 30 of Chapter 23B in the Massachusetts General Laws, which appears to be related to the state's unique "right to shelter" law. The right to shelter law in Massachusetts is a long-standing policy that requires the state to provide emergency housing assistance to homeless families with children, essentially guaranteeing that no family with children can be left without shelter. By completely eliminating this section of the law, the bill would effectively end the state's current emergency housing assistance program, potentially leaving homeless families without a guaranteed housing safety net. While the bill text is very brief, its implications could be significant for vulnerable populations in Massachusetts, potentially removing a critical social support system that has been in place for decades.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1508