Massachusetts H1498 aims to limit the criminalization of homelessness by prohibiting fines for homeless camping and restricting reporting of unpaid.

Massachusetts H1498 seeks to limit the criminalization of homelessness by amending several sections of the General Laws. It prohibits cities and towns from imposing fines on individuals for homeless camping, defined as occupying a temporary structure on public property due to financial necessity. The bill also prevents the reporting of unpaid fines for homeless camping to credit information bureaus or financial institutions. Additionally, it restricts the disclosure of convictions or pending criminal records related to homeless camping to housing applicants.

Massachusetts H1498 aims to limit the criminalization of homelessness by prohibiting fines for homeless camping and restricting reporting of unpaid.

Massachusetts H1498 seeks to limit the criminalization of homelessness by amending several sections of the General Laws. It prohibits cities and towns from imposing fines on individuals for homeless camping, defined as occupying a temporary structure on public property due to financial necessity. The bill also prevents the reporting of unpaid fines for homeless camping to credit information bureaus or financial institutions. Additionally, it restricts the disclosure of convictions or pending criminal records related to homeless camping to housing applicants.