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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to funeral expenses of indigent persons. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing laws to provide up to $2,000 from the Commonwealth towards the funeral and final disposition expenses of indigent persons, if the total cost does not exceed $6,000, excluding cash advance items for services not directly provided by the funeral establishment. The bill also requires the Department of Transitional Assistance to amend its regulations to exclude cash advance items from the calculation of the total funeral and disposition expenses.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2724 (on 06/01/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S49 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S49.pdf |
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