Some criminals barred from shelter system under new regulations

NYC gears up to boot rule-breaking residents from some homeless shelters: ‘Culture of accountability’

Mayor Eric Adams wants to revive a Bloomberg-era policy that allowed the city to at least temporarily boot rule-breaking residents from homeless shelters.

Some criminals barred from shelter system under new regulations

BOSTON (WWLP) - Governor Healey rolled out regulations tightening eligibility for shelter that will bar some people with criminal convictions from utilizing the emergency housing system. Last month, the legislature passed a series of regulations, alongside $425 million in supplemental funding for shelters. Healey's new regulations execute the policies laid out in the bill. Committee makes plans for joint rules compromise Included among new…

Bill addressing homeless shelters amended to address smaller municipalties

The amended bill would prohibit municipalities with populations under 300,000 from approving a homeless shelter if it’s located within 3,000 feet of a school, library, park or day care.