Bill > H1546

This bill proposes to modify the emergency housing assistance program in Massachusetts by restricting eligibility to only United States citizens who are residents of the state. Specifically, the bill amends Section 30 of Chapter 23B of the Massachusetts General Laws by adding language that explicitly limits the emergency housing assistance program to U.S. citizens, regardless of any other existing laws, rules, or regulations that might suggest otherwise. The proposed change means that non-U.S. citizens, even if they are legal residents of Massachusetts, would be ineligible for this particular emergency housing assistance program. This modification could potentially impact immigrant populations who may be seeking housing support during times of emergency.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1546