Establishes community notification standards for group homes in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts S1027 mandates that any new group home must notify the host municipality and abutting property owners at least 60 days before starting operations. The notice must include the group home's address, the services provided, and contact information for the operator. Failure to comply can result in penalties such as fines up to $5,000 per violation and suspension of state funding or licensing.
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