MA H91

Bill

Relative to programs to promote self-sufficiency and decrease dependence on government provided assistance

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
07/18/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to create a self-employment assistance allowance to promote independence for needy families receiving transitional assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

AI Summary

This bill creates a self-employment assistance allowance program to promote self-sufficiency and decrease dependence on government-provided assistance. The allowance, which is equal to the weekly TANF (Transitional Assistance for Needy Families) benefit, is payable to eligible individuals participating in self-employment assistance activities, such as entrepreneurial training and business development support. The eligibility requirements waive the work search and availability requirements of TANF, but participants must actively engage in establishing a business. The aggregate number of individuals receiving the allowance is capped at 1% of TANF recipients.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (7)

Sonia Chang-Díaz (D), Linda Forry (D), Carlos González (D), Russell Holmes (D), Denise Provost (D), Byron Rushing (D), Danny Ryan (D),

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H91

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H91
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H91.pdf

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