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Introduced
05/06/2019
05/06/2019
In Committee
05/06/2019
05/06/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to food assistance for senior citizens. Elder Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill aims to simplify the recertification process and reduce the documentation required for individuals aged 65 or older who are applying for recertification of benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Transitional Assistance to seek waivers from the Federal Food and Nutrition Service to prevent a decrease in SNAP benefits for seniors upon eviction or loss of housing, as well as to prevent a disproportionate decrease in benefits after an increase in income for the senior or their household.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4401 (on 08/20/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3711 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3711.pdf |
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