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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to protect safety net access for Massachusetts residents. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill aims to protect access to safety net services for Massachusetts residents. It requires the state's Department of Children and Families to provide 120-day advance notice and hold a public hearing before closing or relocating a community service office. The department must present data on the impacts of the proposed change, including transportation options, office hours, accessibility for seniors and people with disabilities, language accessibility, and input from current recipients. The Joint Committee for State Administration and Regulatory Oversight will oversee the public hearing process and consider the department's plans and public feedback before any final decisions are made.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (8)
Mike Moore (D)*,
Harriette Chandler (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Susan Moran (D),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2914 (on 06/09/2022)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S134 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S134.pdf |
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