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MA H200

MA H200
Relative to the utilization of the systematic alien verification for entitlements program by the Commonwealth


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to eligibility for certain entitlement programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

AI Summary

This bill requires various state agencies to verify the citizenship or lawful presence of applicants for certain government assistance programs, including transitional assistance, housing programs for low and moderate-income families, the WIC program, and MassHealth (the state's Medicaid program). The agencies must register for and use the federal Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program to confirm the eligibility of applicants before providing benefits.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4711 (on 09/05/2024)

Bill Topics

Community Development and Housing Issues
  • ‐ Housing and Community Development for Low and Middle Income Persons
Immigration
  • ‐ Immigration Regulation and Control
Social Welfare
  • ‐ Poverty and Assistance for Low-Income Families

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H200 03/13/2023
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H200.pdf 03/13/2023
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