Massachusetts H61 amends emergency housing assistance program rules, including residency requirements, benefit durations, and background checks.

Massachusetts H61 modifies the emergency housing assistance program by requiring residency verification for applicants, limiting benefits to six months for families and pregnant women, and mandating background checks for applicants. It also sets a cap on program capacity and requires the executive office to report on program metrics. The bill includes provisions for hardship waivers and case-specific waivers for exigent circumstances.

Massachusetts H61 amends emergency housing assistance program rules, including residency requirements, benefit durations, and background checks.

Massachusetts H61 modifies the emergency housing assistance program by requiring residency verification for applicants, limiting benefits to six months for families and pregnant women, and mandating background checks for applicants. It also sets a cap on program capacity and requires the executive office to report on program metrics. The bill includes provisions for hardship waivers and case-specific waivers for exigent circumstances.