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MA H3020

MA H3020
Relative to the economic mobility and stability program


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
02/14/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study data related to programs that provide support for stable housing and to increase economic self-sufficiency. Housing.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a special commission to study data related to programs that provide joint support for stable housing and increasing economic self-sufficiency. The commission will examine the impact of "cliff effects" on low-income households and explore ways to adjust assistance in response to changes in income, including automatic adjustments tied to minimum wage increases. The commission will include members from various state agencies and housing and social service organizations, and will provide recommendations for an economic mobility and financial stability program for families and individuals with extremely low incomes across the Commonwealth within 6 months of the bill's passage.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

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

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