Bill > H1527

This bill proposes to modify existing Massachusetts public housing law by adding a new provision that requires housing authorities to deny access to public housing facilities that are funded by state subsidies for individuals convicted of Level 2 or Level 3 sex offenses within the commonwealth. Level 2 and Level 3 sex offenses are legal classifications that indicate the severity and risk of re-offense for sexual crimes, with Level 3 being the most serious category. By mandating this restriction, the bill aims to enhance public safety by preventing convicted sex offenders from accessing state-subsidized housing, effectively creating an additional punitive measure beyond their original criminal sentence that limits their housing options. The proposed amendment would be added to Section 26 of Chapter 121B of the Massachusetts General Laws, which governs public housing regulations.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1527