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MA S356
Relative to assisting elders and people with disabilities in the Commonwealth
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
10/31/2019
10/31/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to provide emergency aid to certain elderly and disabled residents. Elder Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill aims to provide emergency aid and assistance to certain elderly and disabled residents in the Commonwealth. The key provisions include: 1) Ensuring that homeless individuals who are otherwise eligible for assistance receive the same payment rate as those with established housing costs; 2) Requiring annual increases to the total budget for each eligible recipient based on the rise in the Consumer Price Index; 3) Setting a $2,500 asset limit for assistance units, with the ability to grant waivers for vehicle values above $15,000 if necessary; and 4) Aligning the maximum benefit for this program with the higher levels provided under Chapter 118 of the General Laws.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Mike Connolly (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 10/31/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S356 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S356.pdf |
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