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MA H103

MA H103
Relative to the utilization of the systematic alien verification for entitlements program by the Commonwealth


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to eligibility for certain entitlement programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

AI Summary

This bill requires various state agencies in Massachusetts, including the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Department of Housing and Community Development, the Department of Public Health, and the Division of Medical Assistance (MassHealth), to verify the citizenship or lawful immigration status of applicants for certain state-administered public assistance programs, such as transitional financial assistance, housing programs for low and moderate-income families, the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, and MassHealth, before providing any benefits. The agencies are required to register for and use the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program established by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to verify the applicants' eligibility.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4792 (on 07/23/2018)

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