Massachusetts S976 enhances security in emergency housing programs by requiring background checks.

Massachusetts S976 mandates that the executive office conduct background checks on all applicants aged 18 and older before admission into the Emergency Housing Assistance Program. These checks include state and federal criminal history, sex offender registry, and verification of outstanding warrants or pending criminal charges. The executive office must coordinate with the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to verify background information and immigration status.

Massachusetts S976 enhances security in emergency housing programs by requiring background checks.

Massachusetts S976 mandates that the executive office conduct background checks on all applicants aged 18 and older before admission into the Emergency Housing Assistance Program. These checks include state and federal criminal history, sex offender registry, and verification of outstanding warrants or pending criminal charges. The executive office must coordinate with the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to verify background information and immigration status.