An Act relative to burial assistance
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, An Act relative to burial assistance, seeks to establish a process for providing burial assistance from the Department of Public Welfare. It aims to support individuals and families facing financial hardship due to funeral and burial costs. The bill is currently under consideration by the House Committee on Public Health and Ways and Means, with a scheduled hearing to discuss its potential implementation.
Key provisions
- Establishes a framework for burial assistance from the Department of Public Welfare.
- Addresses financial hardship related to funeral and burial expenses.
- Likely involves a review process for eligibility.
- May include provisions for supporting vulnerable populations.
- The bill is currently being reviewed by committees.
Who is affected
- Low-income individuals and families
- Individuals facing funeral and burial expenses
- Residents of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- This bill proposes a new mechanism for burial assistance.
- It builds upon previous legislation related to funeral and burial assistance, such as bills addressing COVID-19 essential workers.
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Joanne M. Comerford
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