An Act relative to CHAMP that will revert back to local residents receiving priority over applicants that have not been screened as emergency applicants

This bill modifies the CHAMP system, which manages public housing applications in Massachusetts, to prioritize local residents over those who have not been screened as emergency applicants. Under the proposed changes, individuals would no longer be allowed to self-certify their emergency status to gain priority on waiting lists. The legislation aims to restore a process where local community members receive preference before non-emergency applicants are considered for housing units.