Bill > H207

This bill proposes to establish a new section in Massachusetts law that would require the Department of Transitional Assistance to provide nutritional assistance benefits to certain residents, regardless of their immigration status. Specifically, the bill would extend nutritional benefits to individuals who are lawfully admitted for permanent residence or are permanently residing in the United States, even if they do not meet the citizenship requirements of existing food assistance programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The benefits would be provided at the same level and subject to the same requirements as current food assistance programs, with the key difference being the removal of immigration status and citizenship barriers. This legislation aims to ensure that all residents of Massachusetts, including immigrants, have access to basic nutritional support, subject to available funding through legislative appropriations.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H207