An Act protecting safety net access for Massachusetts residents

This bill requires the Department of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to give at least 120 days' notice before closing or relocating a community service office. It mandates that local legislators and regional legal services be informed of the proposed action along with the reasons for it. The law also requires the department to provide detailed data on how the change would impact low-income households, including factors like transportation costs, office hours, accessibility for seniors and people with disabilities, language availability, and community surveys. These provisions aim to ensure that decisions about closing or moving offices consider the practical needs of the residents who rely on these services.