Reported by CommitteeFiled Feb 27, 2025
Sponsor: Marjorie Decker (D)
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Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
Jan 12, 2026
Summary
The legislation amends Massachusetts law to automatically increase monthly benefit amounts for eligible households by 20% each July beginning in 2025, continuing until the benefit equals half of the federal poverty level. It also adds a clothing allowance and a rental allowance for families that pay rent or a mortgage and are not in public or subsidized housing. The aim is to lift children living in deep poverty out of hardship.
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