H207
An Act establishing basic needs assistance for residents
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Department of Transitional Assistance to create a program providing assistance to residents facing basic needs challenges. Specifically, it aims to support children, families, and individuals with disabilities. The goal is to offer assistance to those struggling to meet essential needs.
Key provisions
- The Department of Transitional Assistance will establish a basic needs assistance program.
- The program will target children, families, and individuals with disabilities.
- The specific details of the assistance provided are not outlined in this text.
Who is affected
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Children
- Families
- Individuals with Disabilities
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Primary sponsor
Antonio F. D. Cabral
Cosponsors
Adrian C. Madaro
Andres X. Vargas
Antonio F. D. Cabral
Estela A. Reyes
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Bill H.207 194th (Current)
An Act establishing basic needs assistance for residents
By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 207) of Antonio F. D. Cabral that the Department of Transitional Assistance establish basic needs assistance for residents. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Antonio F. D. Cabral
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.207
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/5/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 1/12/2026 | House | Accompanied H214 |
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