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MA H1495
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mindy Domb
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AI Summary
- Creates an annual extreme heat energy assistance program to help pay energy bills from May 15 to September 30
- Eligibility limited to residents earning no more than 150% of the federal poverty guideline or 60% of state median income (whichever is greater), plus current LIHEAP recipients
- Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities will administer the program in coordination with the Department of Energy Resources, subject to appropriation
- Administrative costs capped at 10% of appropriated funds, using existing LIHEAP grantee agencies and similar application/verification procedures
- Regulations must be promulgated within 6 months of the act's effective date
Legislative Description
Providing for energy assistance during the summer months
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
11/6/2025
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means11/6/2025
Housing2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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