MA H1158

Bill

MA H1158

Allowing local housing authorities access to criminal and other records of tenants and prospective tenants

Introduced
01/20/2015

In Committee
01/20/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to allow local housing authorities access to criminal records of tenants and prospective tenants. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill allows local housing authorities to access criminal offender records information for both current tenants and prospective tenants, specifically including arrest and conviction records. Additionally, these authorities will be able to view information about any pending criminal charges, existing or past restraining orders, and any protective or custody actions taken against individuals by the department of social services. The bill clarifies that this access is for the purpose of evaluating an individual's suitability for housing managed by the authority and is not intended to infringe on personal privacy, nor will the housing authority be held liable for any issues arising from the use of this information for tenant evaluation.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Bruce Ayers (D)*, James Murphy (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4706 (on 10/24/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1158

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1158
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1158.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H151	Exempting certain fraternal organizations from the tax of sales of alcoholic beverages	Accompanied a study order, see H4639	Similar To
H2438	Providing for property tax relief for small business owners	Accompanied a study order, see H4639	Similar To
H2939	Allowing cities and towns the authority to issue temporary parking identification placards to the temporarily disabled	Accompanied a study order, see H4438	Similar To
H2940	Relative to increasing the fine for handicap parking violations for city/town implementation and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act	Accompanied a study order, see H4438	Similar To
H4706	Judiciary	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
H617	Resolve to establish a special commission to perform an investigation and providing for a study relative to the long term management, maintenance and future use of the Boston Harbor Long and Moon Islands	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Similar To

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