Bill > H1579

This bill amends an existing law related to emergency housing assistance in Massachusetts by adding a provision that limits emergency shelter aid to only United States citizens who are residents of the commonwealth. Specifically, the bill modifies Section 30 of chapter 23B of the General Laws to explicitly state that the emergency housing assistance program will exclusively serve U.S. citizens, regardless of any other existing laws, rules, or regulations that might suggest otherwise. This means that individuals who are not U.S. citizens, even if they are legal residents of Massachusetts, would be ineligible for the emergency housing assistance program. The bill appears to be aimed at restricting access to emergency shelter services to only U.S. citizens, potentially impacting immigrants or non-citizens who might be experiencing housing insecurity.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1579