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MA H246
Relative to the utilization of the systematic alien verification for entitlements program by the Commonwealth
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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
Relative to eligibility for certain entitlement programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to verify the citizenship or lawful presence of applicants for certain state-administered entitlement programs, such as transitional assistance, housing assistance for low- and moderate-income families, the WIC program, and MassHealth (the state's Medicaid program). The bill mandates that the relevant state agencies register for and use the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program, which is operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, to confirm the eligibility of program applicants. The purpose of this bill is to ensure that only U.S. citizens and legally present immigrants receive benefits from these state-run entitlement programs.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Marc Lombardo (R)*,
Jay Barrows (R),
Donnie Berthiaume (R),
David DeCoste (R),
Mike Soter (R),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4908 (on 06/24/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H246 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H246.pdf |
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