Massachusetts H1554 establishes a priority for housing returning citizens in various housing programs.
Massachusetts H1554 amends several sections of the General Laws to prioritize housing for incarcerated persons about to be released from a correctional facility and formerly incarcerated persons. The bill mandates that housing programs, including those funded by the Department of Housing and Community Development, allocate a priority for returning citizens. It also requires the development of outcome-based measurements for the success of housing programs and supportive services.
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