An Act to protect safety net access for Massachusetts residents

This bill requires Massachusetts' Department of Community Services to provide at least 120 days' notice to local legislators and legal services organizations before closing or relocating a community service office that serves low-income residents. It mandates the department to share specific data about proposed changes, including transportation access, office hours, accessibility for seniors/disabled individuals, language services, and resident impact surveys conducted in recipients' preferred languages. The law ensures communities and advocates receive detailed information about how closures or relocations would affect service access for vulnerable populations. This directly affects the department's leasing decisions and the low-income residents relying on these community service offices.