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MD HB849

MD HB849
Human Services - Universal Basic Income for Transition-Age Youth - Establishment


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Introduced
02/02/2024
In Committee
02/02/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Establishing the Universal Basic Income for Transition-Age Youth Program in the Department of Human Services to provide for the economic security of individuals aging out of the out-of-home placement program; providing that payments made under the Program may not be considered income or resources for purposes of determining eligibility for certain benefits; and requiring the Department to report annually by October 1 to the General Assembly including descriptive information and outcome measures of recipients.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Universal Basic Income for Transition-Age Youth Program within the Department of Human Services. The program will provide $1,000 per month for 3 years to individuals who resided in an out-of-home placement on their 18th birthday and whose 18th birthday is on or after October 1, 2022. The payments made under the program will not be considered income or resources for the purposes of determining eligibility for certain benefits, such as Medicaid and financial aid programs. The Department is required to submit an annual report to the General Assembly with descriptive information and outcome measures of the program's recipients. The bill will take effect on October 1, 2024, and remain in effect for 5 years.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

House Appropriations Hearing (13:00:00 3/6/2024 ) (on 03/06/2024)

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