H221
Resolve providing for an investigation by a special commission relative to the feasibility of a diaper allowance
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Bill overview
This bill proposes establishing a special commission to investigate the feasibility of providing an annual allowance for diapers to recipients of the Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC) program. The commission would include members of the General Court and would assess the potential benefits and costs of such an allowance. This initiative aims to address the financial challenges many families face in affording diapers for their children.
Key provisions
- Create a special commission to study diaper allowance feasibility.
- Include General Court members on the commission.
- Focus on the TAFDC program recipients.
- Assess the potential benefits of a diaper allowance.
- Evaluate the potential costs associated with a diaper allowance.
Who is affected
- Families receiving TAFDC benefits
- Children of TAFDC recipients
- The General Court
- Low-income families
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Cosponsors
Natalie M. Higgins
Sal N. DiDomenico
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Resolve H.221 194th (Current)
Resolve providing for an investigation by a special commission relative to the feasibility of a diaper allowance
By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 221) of Mindy Domb and Simon Cataldo for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to an annual allowance to be used to purchase diapers for recipients of the Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC) program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
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Presenters: Mindy Domb , Simon Cataldo
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Resolve History
Displaying 4 actions for Resolve H.221
| 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 a new draft, see H4911 |
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