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This bill modifies Section 32 of Chapter 121B of the Massachusetts General Laws to clarify eligibility rules for public housing assistance. Specifically, the bill establishes that applicants who are not eligible for federal assisted housing under 42 U.S.C. section 1436a (which typically relates to citizenship and immigration status requirements) cannot displace or receive priority over applicants who are eligible for federal assisted housing. In practical terms, this means that individuals who meet federal eligibility criteria for housing assistance will maintain their place in line for public housing, and cannot be pushed back by applicants who do not meet those federal requirements. The provision is designed to ensure that federal housing eligibility remains a key factor in determining housing assistance priority, protecting the rights of those who qualify under federal guidelines.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1528