H1798

Relative to violent offenders in shelter waiver

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1798 amends the emergency assistance program to deny benefits to violent offenders unless waived by the director.

Massachusetts H1798 amends the emergency assistance program by adding a provision that individuals convicted or charged with a violent felony or sexual offense are ineligible for benefits unless a written waiver is issued by the director. This change aims to ensure that those with serious criminal backgrounds do not receive emergency assistance without explicit approval.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Oct 21, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

Oct 10, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Oct 10, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order