Bill

Bill > H4911


MA H4911

MA H4911
Relative to a diaper allowance to meet early childhood needs


summary

Introduced
01/12/2026
In Committee
01/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

194th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to a diaper allowance to meet early childhood needs

AI Summary

This bill proposes to establish a diaper allowance for eligible recipients with dependent children under the age of 3, with the allowance to be issued annually starting September 1st, subject to available funding. The department will issue a one-time payment per child, with a supplemental payment to follow at a later date, and the amount will be determined based on available funds. The bill also mandates that the department of transitional assistance create regulations for this program within six months of the bill's passage.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities (Joint)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 01/12/2026)

bill text


bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4911
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4911.pdf
Loading...