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MA H121

Relative to programs to promote self-sufficiency and decrease dependence on government provided assistance

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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
02/05/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the use of micro business assistance allowances or self-employment assistance allowances in lieu of transitional assistance for needy families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

AI Summary

This bill aims to promote self-sufficiency and decrease dependence on government-provided assistance by establishing a program of self-employment assistance allowances. It introduces the concept of a "micro business" as a small business with 5 or fewer full-time employees and allows individuals participating in Transitional Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) activities to receive a self-employment assistance allowance in lieu of TANF benefits. The allowance is equal to the weekly TANF benefit amount, up to a maximum of 26 weeks, and the individual must participate in self-employment assistance activities approved by the Department of Transitional Assistance. The aggregate number of individuals receiving the allowance is capped at 1% of TANF recipients to ensure the program's sustainability.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (15)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee as changed and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 02/05/2020)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H121
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H121.pdf
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