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MA H272

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Samantha Montano

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Department of Transitional Assistance must provide financial assistance to eligible pregnant individuals who have no dependent children
  • Eligibility begins when pregnancy is verified
  • Assistance amount equals the one-person benefit level under the Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC) program
  • Expands current TAFDC eligibility, which typically requires having a dependent child to qualify

Legislative Description

To protect maternal health

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/5/2026
Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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