H2466
An Act supporting survivors through financial assistance
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to establish a program within the Massachusetts Department of Public Health that will provide financial assistance to survivors of trauma. The program’s goal is to support individuals who have experienced trauma by offering financial aid. This legislation aims to provide a crucial resource for survivors navigating the challenges associated with their experiences. It builds upon existing efforts to support vulnerable populations.
Key provisions
- Authorize the Department of Public Health to create a financial assistance program.
- The program will be designed to support survivors of trauma.
- The Department of Public Health will oversee the program's implementation.
Who is affected
- Survivors of trauma
- Individuals in Massachusetts
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Primary sponsor
Sally P. Kerans
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Bill H.2466 194th (Current)
An Act supporting survivors through financial assistance
By Representative Kerans of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2466) of Sally P. Kerans, Jason M. Lewis and Samantha Montaño that the Department of Public Health be authorized to establish a program to support survivors through financial assistance. Public Health.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Sally P. Kerans Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.2466
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Health |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 9/11/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Tuesday, October 21, 2025 |
| 10/20/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Thursday, November 20, 2025 |
| 11/24/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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