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Bill > H3942
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Introduced
06/26/2023
06/26/2023
In Committee
06/26/2023
06/26/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program countable income. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 18 of the General Laws to define "unearned income" for the purposes of determining countable income for benefits provided through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The bill specifies that unearned income includes income from public assistance programs, annuities, pensions, retirement benefits, Social Security benefits (excluding the first $8,000 per household), support and alimony payments, rental property income (unless a household member actively manages the property for at least 20 hours per week), and income from sponsored noncitizens' sponsors. The bill requires the department to promulgate regulations consistent with this section.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4711 (on 09/05/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3942 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3942.pdf |
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