H 4194
An Act pertaining to the estimated rate of inflation for social service programs
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Bill overview
This bill addresses how the estimated rate of inflation is applied to social service programs in Massachusetts. It seeks to establish a more consistent and reliable method for adjusting program funding to account for rising costs. The bill’s purpose is to ensure that social service programs adequately support recipients as the cost of living increases. This will help maintain the value of benefits provided to vulnerable populations.
Key provisions
- Establishes a process for determining an estimated inflation rate for social service programs.
- Requires the Department of Transitional Services to regularly review and update the inflation rate calculation.
- Ensures that adjustments to program funding reflect actual inflation.
- Aims to improve the stability and predictability of social service funding.
- The bill is subject to Joint Rule 12 and a study order.
Who is affected
- Individuals receiving social service programs in Massachusetts
- Social service agencies and providers
- The Department of Transitional Services
- Families with low incomes
- Persons with disabilities
Notable changes
- The bill introduces a formalized process for incorporating inflation into social service funding adjustments.
- It potentially addresses inconsistencies in how inflation is currently handled across different programs.
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Primary sponsor
Colleen M. Garry
Cosponsor
Colleen M. Garry
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Bill H.4194 194th (Current)
An Act pertaining to the estimated rate of inflation for social service programs
By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Colleen M. Garry relative to the estimated rate of inflation for social service programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
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Presenter: Colleen M. Garry
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.4194
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 3/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 6/2/2025 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities |
| 6/5/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/16/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5240 (under House Rule 27) |
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