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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
01/26/2022
01/26/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to state assistance for funeral expenses. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to increase the maximum amount the Commonwealth can pay toward the funeral and final disposition expenses of a recipient from $2,000 to $7,000, excluding cash advance items for services not directly provided by the funeral establishment and not included on the general price list. The bill also requires funeral establishments to include a general price list for services offered on their website in order to receive full payment or reimbursement from state agencies and offices, including the Department of Transitional Assistance.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 01/26/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S112 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S112.pdf |
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