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MA H3211

MA H3211
Relative to SNAP work requirements


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to prohibit the Department of Transitional Assistance from issuing certain work requirement waivers under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

AI Summary

This bill, concerning work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides food assistance to low-income individuals and families, prohibits the Department of Transitional Assistance from seeking, applying for, accepting, or renewing any waivers of these work requirements, except for individuals who qualify for protected status or have good cause, as permitted by federal and state law.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4613 (on 09/19/2016)

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