MA S68

Bill

MA S68

To eliminate photo identification on electronic benefit cards

Introduced
04/15/2015

In Committee
04/15/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to eliminate photo identification on electronic benefit cards. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to eliminate the requirement for photo identification on electronic benefit cards, which are used to provide government assistance to individuals and families. Specifically, it amends a section of Massachusetts General Laws related to children, families, and persons with disabilities by striking a clause that mandates such photo identification. The goal is to simplify the process for recipients of these benefits.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Kenneth Donnelly (D)*, Elizabeth Malia (D),

Last Action

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

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S68

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S68
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S68
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S68.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H4613	Study Order	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
H90	Requiring the Department of Transitional Assistance to track and report on the use of emergency shelter services by families	Bill reported favorably by committee as changed and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
S1035	Relative to the drug Salvinorin	Accompanied a study order, see H4272	Similar To
S1169	Relative to truth in advertising	Accompanied a study order, see S2199	Similar To
S398	To prevent the use of the most dangerous pesticides	Accompanied a study order, see S2380	Similar To
S53	Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to corporate rights and political spending	No further action	Similar To

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