Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced

H4911 — An Act relative to a diaper allowance to meet early childhood needs

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill establishes a diaper allowance for early childhood needs.

This bill creates a financial allowance for families to assist with purchasing diapers for young children. The goal is to help meet the essential needs of early childhood.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families will receive financial support to help cover the cost of diapers for young children.

Summary

An Act relative to a diaper allowance to meet early childhood needs

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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  • Section 1 of chapter 117A

    Effective September 1st annually, the department shall issue a one-time diaper allowance to eligible recipients for each dependent child under the age of 3, as defined in section 1 of chapter 118 as appearing, subject to appropriation. Supplemental payment per child shall be issued at a later date. The allowance shall be in an amount to be determined in accordance with the amounts available to the department for expenditure under this chapter.

    This change establishes a one-time diaper allowance program for eligible families with young children.

  • Section 2 of chapter 118

    Effective September 1st annually, the department shall issue a one-time diaper allowance to eligible recipients for each dependent child under the age of 3, as defined in section 1 of chapter 118 as appearing, subject to appropriation. Supplemental payment per child shall be issued at a later date. The allowance shall be in an amount to be determined in accordance with the amounts available to the department for expenditure under this chapter.

    This change also introduces a one-time diaper allowance program for families with young children under a different chapter.

  • Section 3

    The department of transitional assistance shall promulgate regulations no later than 6 months after the passage of this act.

    This mandates the department to create regulations for implementing the diaper allowance program within a specified timeframe.

Sponsors

  • Families and Persons with Disabilities Joint Committee on Children · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H4911 do?
An Act relative to a diaper allowance to meet early childhood needs
Who sponsors H4911?
H4911 is sponsored by Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
What is the current status of H4911?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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