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MA S97

To promote asset building for low income residents


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to promote asset building for low income residents. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

AI Summary

This bill aims to promote asset building for low-income residents by prohibiting the Department of Transitional Assistance from using an "assets test" to determine financial eligibility for cash assistance under the Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC) program. Instead, eligibility would be based solely on an income test. This change is intended to make it easier for low-income families to save and build their assets without risking the loss of vital public assistance benefits.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2624 (on 01/26/2022)

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