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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 establish a special fund to be known as the COVID-19 essential worker burial assistance fund to be administered by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. Covid-19 and Emergency Preparedness and Management.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the COVID-19 Essential Worker Burial Assistance Fund, to be administered by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. The fund will provide financial assistance in the form of grants of at least $1,500 to low-income families, low-wage essential workers, and residents of gateway municipalities to help cover funeral, burial, cremation, or other postmortem expenses resulting from COVID-19 deaths. The bill also transfers $5 million from the General Fund to the new Fund to carry out its purposes.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (17)
Carlos González (D)*,
Gerry Cassidy (D),
Marcos Devers (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D),
Christina Minicucci (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Brian Murray (D),
Jim O'Day (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Dan Sena (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Bud Williams (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4968 (on 07/20/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H490 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H490.pdf |
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