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MA H121
MA H121Preventing funds deposited in children’s savings accounts from counting against cash assistance benefits
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
07/18/2018
07/18/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to preventing funds deposited in children’s savings accounts from counting against cash assistance benefits. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill aims to prevent funds deposited in children's savings accounts from being counted against cash assistance benefits. Specifically, it allows recipients of transitional aid to families with dependent children to deposit funds in accounts designated for a child's higher education or other expenses without those funds being included as a countable asset for the purpose of determining the recipient's eligibility for cash assistance. The bill ensures that these savings accounts can accumulate assets over time to help recipients save for their children's future without jeopardizing their current cash assistance benefits.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (13)
Mike Connolly (D),
Daniel Cullinane (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Carlos González (D),
Kevin Honan (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Juana Matias (D),
Leonard Mirra (R),
Danny Ryan (D),
Chynah Tyler (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Bud Williams (D),
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/H121 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H121.pdf |
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