Massachusetts H1579 amends emergency shelter assistance to be available only to U.S. citizens.

Massachusetts H1579 amends the emergency housing assistance program to restrict eligibility to U.S. citizens. This change applies to the program established under chapter 23B of the General Laws, as amended by section 120 of chapter 7 of the acts of 2023. The bill ensures that only residents who are citizens of the United States can access the emergency shelter assistance provided by the commonwealth.

Massachusetts H1579 amends emergency shelter assistance to be available only to U.S. citizens.

Massachusetts H1579 amends the emergency housing assistance program to restrict eligibility to U.S. citizens. This change applies to the program established under chapter 23B of the General Laws, as amended by section 120 of chapter 7 of the acts of 2023. The bill ensures that only residents who are citizens of the United States can access the emergency shelter assistance provided by the commonwealth.