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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
By Mr. Lyons of Andover, a petition of James J. Lyons, Jr. that public benefits only be received by individuals who are residents of the Commonwealth and have proper verifiable documents or identification from their country of origin. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to limit public benefits, both federal and state, to only individuals who are citizens or residents of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and can provide proper verifiable documents or identification from their country of origin. The key provisions of the bill define "Federal Public Benefits" and "State Public Benefits" as per sections of the United States Code, and then require that these benefits be received only by citizens or residents of Massachusetts with the appropriate documentation. The bill aims to ensure that public benefits are accessed only by those who can demonstrate legal residency or citizenship in the Commonwealth.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4792 (on 07/23/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1966 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1966.pdf |
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