H 252
An Act to protect safety net access for Massachusetts residents
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Bill overview
This bill aims to ensure continued access to safety net programs for residents of Massachusetts. It specifically addresses community service areas within the Department of Transitional Assistance, Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities. The bill seeks to maintain support for vulnerable populations by reinforcing existing eligibility and access to critical assistance programs.
Key provisions
- Addresses community service areas within the Department of Transitional Assistance.
- Relates to support for children, families, and persons with disabilities.
- Preserves access to safety net programs for Massachusetts residents.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts Residents
- Children
- Families
- Persons with Disabilities
- Department of Transitional Assistance Clients
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Mary S. Keefe
Cosponsors
Bud L. Williams
David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf
Mary S. Keefe
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Bill H.252 194th (Current)
An Act to protect safety net access for Massachusetts residents
By Representative Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 252) of Mary S. Keefe, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and Bud L. Williams relative to community service areas of the Department of Transitional Assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Mary S. Keefe Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.252
| 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 | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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