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Introduced
06/01/2020
06/01/2020
In Committee
06/01/2020
06/01/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislationfor legislation relative to economic mobility for families with low-income, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2726) ought to pass.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve economic mobility for low-income families in Massachusetts. It establishes a telephone hotline and a benefits calculator to help the public navigate various assistance programs and optimize their benefits. The bill also requires state agencies to submit an annual report on homelessness and housing instability, as well as an impact study on the effects of minimum wage increases on low-income households. Additionally, the bill directs state agencies to examine economic mobility programs, evaluate their outcomes, and recommend ways to expand outreach and enrollment. The bill also includes a provision to repeal Section 2 on a specific date.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (27)
Sonia Chang-Díaz (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Cindy Friedman (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Carlos González (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Dan Hunt (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Paul Mark (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
José Tosado (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
James Welch (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities (J)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 06/01/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2726 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2726.pdf |
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