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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
03/15/2018
03/15/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the payment of funeral expenses for certain persons. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill amends the General Laws of Massachusetts to limit the payment of funeral expenses for certain poor and indigent persons to exclude cash advance items for services not directly provided by the funeral establishment and not included on the general price list. The amendments apply to chapters 117A, 118, and 118A of the General Laws, which relate to the payment of funeral expenses for children, families, and persons with disabilities receiving public assistance. The bill also directs the Department of Transitional Assistance to update its standards and regulations to reflect these changes.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H117 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H117.pdf |
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