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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 legislation to promote asset building for low income residents, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2722) ought to pass.
AI Summary
This bill aims to promote asset building for low-income residents by amending the General Laws to prohibit the use of an assets test in determining financial eligibility for cash assistance under the Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children program. Instead, financial eligibility will be based solely on an income test, as per the relevant regulations promulgated by the Department.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (10)
Harriette Chandler (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Danny Ryan (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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2722 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2722.pdf |
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