Massachusetts S1260 amends the Emergency Assistance shelter system to bar individuals convicted or charged with violent felonies or sexual offenses.
Massachusetts S1260 amends the Emergency Assistance shelter system by adding a provision that prohibits individuals convicted or charged with violent felonies or sexual offenses from continuing to receive benefits unless they receive a written waiver from the director of the Massachusetts emergency assistance program. This change aims to ensure that those using the shelter system are not involved in serious criminal activities while receiving state assistance.
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