Bill > H272

This bill aims to expand financial assistance for pregnant individuals by requiring the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) to provide support to pregnant persons who do not currently have dependent children. Specifically, the bill mandates that financial assistance be granted as soon as a pregnancy is medically verified, with the assistance amount being equivalent to the current transitional aid to families with dependent children (TAFDC) rate for a single person. By removing previous restrictions that limited aid to pregnant individuals only if they already had a dependent child, this legislation seeks to provide earlier and more comprehensive financial support during pregnancy, helping to protect maternal health by ensuring pregnant individuals have access to crucial financial resources during a vulnerable period.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H272