MA H279

Bill

Relative to Department of Transitional Assistance benefits

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to Department of Transitional Assistance benefits during a declared state of emergency. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 118 of the General Laws to provide that if a state of emergency declared by the Governor remains in effect for more than 30 days, any unemployment benefits received under Chapter 151A (the state's unemployment insurance law) shall not be counted as income for the purposes of determining eligibility for benefits provided under Chapter 118 (the Department of Transitional Assistance) or Chapter 118A (the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program) until 30 days after the termination of the state of emergency declaration. This is intended to ensure that individuals receiving unemployment benefits during a prolonged state of emergency do not lose eligibility for other social safety net programs.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (6)

Steve Xiarhos (R)*, Elizabeth Malia (D), Christina Minicucci (D), Matt Muratore (R), Patrick O'Connor (R), Mike Soter (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4909 (on 07/11/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H279

(12 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H279
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H279.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2042	Providing hazard pay and protection for essential workers during a “declaration of a state of emergency”	Accompanied a study order, see H5023	Similar To
H217	Relative to education or training activities for purposes of meeting the Department of Transitional Assistance work requirement	No further action taken	Similar To
H324	Relative to increased consumer protections during a state of emergency	Accompanied a study order, see H4880	Similar To
H3872	Similar Bills	Published as amended, see H3874	Similar To
H3874	Similar Bills	See S2472	Similar To
H4909	Study Order	No further action taken	Replaced by
S112	Relative to state assistance for funeral expenses	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1195	Providing hazard pay and protection for essential workers during a "State of Emergency" declaration	Accompanied a study order, see S2691	Similar To
S1222	Relative to emergency paid sick time	Accompanied a study order, see S2691	Similar To
S141	To ensure accountability in the Department of Transitional Assistance	Accompanied a study order, see S2624	Similar To
S1429	Preserving access to essential health services in a state of emergency	Accompanied a study order, see S2772	Similar To
S1581	Prohibiting the confiscation of lawfully owned firearms during a state of emergency	Accompanied a study order, see S2762	Similar To

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