Bill > H1533

This bill requires that before opening an emergency overflow shelter, the director of the emergency shelter program (or their designated representative) must hold at least one community meeting in the host community at least one month prior to the shelter's opening. The meeting notice must be posted on the website of the executive office of housing and livable communities, and a copy of the notice must also be sent directly to the host community. The purpose of this requirement appears to be to provide local residents with advance notice and an opportunity to learn about and discuss the planned emergency shelter, potentially addressing community concerns or questions before the shelter becomes operational. The bill would amend Section 30 of chapter 23B of the General Laws and would take effect immediately upon passage, indicating an intent to implement these community meeting requirements as soon as possible.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1533