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MA H4031
Resolve regarding the Commonwealth's commitment to student wellbeing as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic
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Introduced
07/29/2021
07/29/2021
In Committee
07/29/2021
07/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish financial welfare, housing security and discrimination protection for college students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Covid-19 and Emergency Preparedness and Management.
AI Summary
This bill establishes several provisions to support college students in Massachusetts during the COVID-19 pandemic. It creates a financial welfare program to provide $500 to eligible undergraduate students over 18 attending public and private institutions. It also establishes a housing program to provide rent assistance and forgiveness for these students, regardless of their race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. Additionally, the bill creates a task force within the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to defend and protect Asian-American college students from hate crimes and discrimination. These provisions are set to expire 180 days after the governor's state of emergency declaration is lifted.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4938 (on 09/29/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4031 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4031.pdf |
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