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MA S959
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joanne Comerford
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AI Summary
- Creates an annual extreme heat energy assistance program to help eligible Massachusetts residents pay energy bills from May 15 to September 30
- Eligibility extends to residents earning up to 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
- Program must use the same grantee agencies, applications, and verification procedures as the existing Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to the maximum extent possible
- Administrative costs capped at 10% of appropriated funds; regulations must be promulgated within 6 months of enactment
Legislative Description
Providing for energy assistance during the summer months
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
10/23/2025
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means10/23/2025
Housing2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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