An Act relative to automatic re-enrollment in the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill would require the state to automatically re-enroll eligible households in the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) each year. Currently, households must actively re-apply for the program annually, which can be a barrier for some low-income families. This automatic re-enrollment aims to ensure consistent access to energy assistance for those who qualify.
Key provisions
- Requires automatic re-enrollment in LIHEAP for eligible households.
- Eliminates the annual re-application process for LIHEAP.
- Ensures continued access to energy assistance for qualifying families.
- The bill does not detail how automatic re-enrollment will be implemented.
Who is affected
- Low-income households
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Individuals and families receiving LIHEAP assistance
- Energy assistance program recipients
Notable changes
- Changes the current process of annual re-application for LIHEAP.
- Simplifies access to energy assistance for eligible households.
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Sponsors
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6 on record
Primary sponsor
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Cosponsors
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Kimberly N. Ferguson
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