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SD 172
Overview: Bill Number: SD 172, Title: An Act relative to violent or sexual offenses committed by those using the Emergency Assistance shelter system, Status: Proposed bill, Introdu
Overview: Bill Number: SD 172, Title: An Act relative to violent or sexual offenses committed by those using the Emergency Assistance shelter system, Status: Proposed bill, Introduced: November 29, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The primary goal of this bill is to enhance public safety and accountability within the state's Emergency Assistance shelter system. The legislation aims to address concerns about violent or sexual offenses committed by individuals utilizing the shelter system.
Key Provisions:
- Requires the Department of Housing and Community Development to establish a centralized database to track incidents of violent or sexual offenses committed by individuals staying in Emergency Assistance shelters
- Mandates that shelter providers report any such incidents to the Department within 24 hours of occurrence
- Grants the Department the authority to temporarily or permanently ban individuals from the shelter system if they are found to have committed a violent or sexual offense
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Individuals experiencing homelessness and utilizing the Emergency Assistance shelter system may be subject to increased scrutiny and potential exclusion from the system
- Shelter providers will be required to comply with the new reporting and data-sharing requirements
- The Department of Housing and Community Development will be responsible for implementing and enforcing the new regulations
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill has been introduced in the state legislature and is currently under consideration
- If passed, the new requirements would go into effect 90 days after the bill's enactment
- The Department of Housing and Community Development would be responsible for developing and implementing the necessary rules, procedures, and data systems to administer the new law
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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