Establishes emergency shelter priorities in Massachusetts for veterans, elderly persons, and homeless families.
This bill amends the General Laws of Massachusetts to establish emergency shelter priorities. It mandates that the executive office prioritize access to emergency shelter assistance for veterans, elderly persons, and families with legal residence in the Commonwealth who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. These groups are prioritized in the following order: veterans, elderly persons, and homeless families.
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