H5085
An Act significantly alleviating poverty
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Bill overview
This bill, titled ‘An Act significantly alleviating poverty,’ aims to address poverty in Massachusetts through various family support measures. It seeks to provide resources and assistance to families and individuals experiencing financial hardship. The specific details of the proposed programs and strategies are outlined in the full text of the bill. The bill also appears to be related to addressing medical debt, as evidenced by similar bills.
Key provisions
- Provides support for families experiencing poverty.
- Focuses on family support initiatives.
- Likely includes provisions related to financial assistance programs.
- May address barriers to economic opportunity for low-income individuals.
- Potentially includes measures to support children and families.
Who is affected
- Low-income families
- Individuals experiencing poverty
- Children in poverty
- Residents of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The bill’s specific provisions are detailed in the full text.
- Related bills focus on alleviating medical debt.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Marjorie C. Decker
Cosponsors
Estela A. Reyes
James C. Arena-DeRosa
Marjorie C. Decker
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Bill H.5085 194th (Current)
An Act significantly alleviating poverty
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Marjorie C. Decker relative to family support and poverty alleviation. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Marjorie C. Decker Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
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Bill History
Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.5085
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 5/19/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 2/5/2026 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities |
| 2/9/2026 | Senate | Senate concurred |
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