An Act relative to public housing restrictions

This bill amends Massachusetts state law to ensure that individuals eligible for federal public housing assistance are not displaced or given lower priority than those eligible for such federal aid. It directly affects applicants for assisted housing in the state by establishing a specific rule regarding eligibility and priority. The key provision states that even if a state law or regulation suggests otherwise, anyone not qualifying for federal programs under 42 U.S.C. section 1436a must yield priority to those who do qualify. This change aims to align state housing allocation with federal eligibility standards without altering the broader structure of public housing programs.