Bill
HD 3394
Overview: HD 3394, An Act relative to violent offenders in shelter waiver, proposed bill, introduced November 29, 2025.Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to address concerns about
Overview: HD 3394, An Act relative to violent offenders in shelter waiver, proposed bill, introduced November 29, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to address concerns about the presence of violent offenders in homeless shelters. The primary goal is to establish a waiver process that would allow shelters to deny entry to individuals with a history of violent crimes.
Key Provisions:
- Requires the Department of Housing and Community Development to establish a waiver process for homeless shelters to deny entry to violent offenders
- Defines "violent offender" as an individual convicted of a violent crime, such as murder, assault, or sexual assault
- Allows shelters to request a waiver to deny entry to violent offenders based on public safety concerns
- Mandates that the waiver process include an appeals mechanism for denied individuals
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Homeless individuals with a history of violent crimes would be denied entry to shelters that receive a waiver
- Homeless shelter operators would have the ability to exclude certain individuals based on their criminal history
- The general public may benefit from increased safety and security in homeless shelters
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill is currently in the proposed stage and has not yet been introduced in the state legislature. If passed, the Department of Housing and Community Development would be responsible for implementing the waiver process for homeless shelters.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
Sign in to ask a question.
