MA S26

Bill

Preventing funds deposited in children's savings accounts from counting against cash assistance benefits

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
12/02/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to prevent funds deposited in children's savings accounts from counting against cash assistance benefits. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

AI Summary

This bill aims to prevent funds deposited in children's savings accounts from being counted as assets against cash assistance benefits. Specifically, the Department of Transitional Assistance would be required to allow recipients of transitional aid to families with dependent children (TAFDC) to deposit funds into accounts designated for a child's higher education or other expenses, and these funds would not be included as countable assets for the purposes of determining TAFDC eligibility. The bill also includes a provision stating that it will take effect upon passage.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (8)

Sonia Chang-Díaz (D), Jamie Eldridge (D), Elizabeth Malia (D), Brian Murray (D), Denise Provost (D), Maria Robinson (D), Tom Stanley (D), Bud Williams (D),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee as changed and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 12/02/2019)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S26

(19 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S26
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S26.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H132	Ensuring the appropriate and timely payment and residential service placement for children deemed to be a safety risk	Accompanied a study order, see H5088	Similar To
H159	Providing for enhanced protection of children and investigation of abuse and neglect allegations	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
H328	Relative to the sale of children’s jewelry	Accompanied a study order, see H5043	Similar To
H3352	Protecting children	Accompanied a study order, see H5081	Similar To
H3390	To expedite care and custody of minor children modification proceedings	Accompanied a study order, see H5081	Similar To
H3433	Relative to unborn children	Accompanied a study order, see H5081	Similar To
H3471	Relative to the penalties for accessory after the murder of a minor child	Accompanied a study order, see H5081	Similar To
H3476	Relative to the safety of children in camps	Accompanied a study order, see H5081	Similar To
H4013	Order relative to amendments to the House bill relative to children's health and wellness	Adopted, see H4012	Similar To
H4083	Relative to DCF legislative reporting reform	Accompanied a new draft, see H4163	Similar To
S130	Relative to the safe use of electronic devices by children	Accompanied a study order, see S2534	Similar To
S2227	Relative to child predators	Accompanied a study order, see S2496	Similar To
S2294	To end child marriage in Massachusetts	Read; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
S2338	To protect children, families, and firefighters from harmful flame retardants	Passed to be engrossed - Roll Call #94 [YEAS 38 - NAYS 0]	Similar To
S2349	To protect children, families, and firefighters from harmful flame retardants	Read; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
S2368	Similar Bills	See H4012	Similar To
S2377	Similar Bills	See H4012	Similar To
S344	Providing school transportation to homeless children	Accompanied a study order, see S2538	Similar To
S872	Making corrections to the adopted children's act	Accompanied a study order, see S2496	Similar To

Bill

Bill Name

Last Action

Type

H132

Ensuring the appropriate and timely payment and residential service placement for children deemed to be a safety risk

Accompanied a study order, see H5088

Similar To

H159

Providing for enhanced protection of children and investigation of abuse and neglect allegations

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Similar To

H328

Relative to the sale of children’s jewelry

Accompanied a study order, see H5043

Similar To

H3352

Protecting children