An Act relative to violent or sexual offenses committed by those using the Emergency Assistance shelter system
This bill focuses on violent or sexual offenses that involve individuals using the Emergency Assistance shelter system. It seeks to clarify how such offenses are handled within this context.
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S1260 — An Act relative to violent or sexual offenses committed by those using the Emergency Assistance shelter system
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
In plain language
The bill addresses violent or sexual offenses linked to the Emergency Assistance shelter system.
This bill focuses on violent or sexual offenses that involve individuals using the Emergency Assistance shelter system. It seeks to clarify how such offenses are handled within this context.
Summary
An Act relative to violent or sexual offenses committed by those using the Emergency Assistance shelter system
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The bill adds a provision that disqualifies individuals convicted or charged with a violent felony or sexual offense from receiving benefits unless a waiver is issued.
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Section 30 of Chapter 23B
Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, no individual convicted or charged with a violent felony or a sexual offense pursuant to chapter 265 of the General Laws, as so appearing, while receiving benefits pursuant to this chapter shall be eligible to continue to receive such benefits absent a written waiver issued by the director of the Massachusetts emergency assistance program.
This change creates restrictions on benefit eligibility for individuals with certain criminal convictions.
Sponsors
- Bruce E. Tarr · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Bruce E. Tarr Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (203)
203 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does S1260 do?
- An Act relative to violent or sexual offenses committed by those using the Emergency Assistance shelter system
- Who sponsors S1260?
- S1260 is sponsored by Bruce E. Tarr (Republican).
- What is the current status of S1260?
- This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track S1260?
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