HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 3261        FILED ON: 2/18/2021

HOUSE  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  No. 3954

 

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Liz Miranda

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act providing for a universal basic income for youth aging out of foster care.

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PETITION OF:

 

Name:

District/Address:

Date Added:

Liz Miranda

5th Suffolk

2/18/2021

Nika C. Elugardo

15th Suffolk

2/27/2021

Vanna Howard

17th Middlesex

3/8/2021

Sal N. DiDomenico

Middlesex and Suffolk

6/30/2021

Michelle L. Ciccolo

15th Middlesex

9/23/2021

Tami L. Gouveia

14th Middlesex

9/23/2021

Russell E. Holmes

6th Suffolk

9/24/2021

Elizabeth A. Malia

11th Suffolk

9/29/2021

Bud L. Williams

11th Hampden

11/9/2021

Mindy Domb

3rd Hampshire

11/29/2021

Tommy Vitolo

15th Norfolk

12/1/2021


HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 3261        FILED ON: 2/18/2021

HOUSE  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  No. 3954

By Ms. Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3954) of Liz Miranda and others relative to providing for a universal basic income for youth aging out of foster care.  Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

 

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

 

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Second General Court
(2021-2022)

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An Act providing for a universal basic income for youth aging out of foster care.

 

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

Chapter 119 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 23B the following section:-

Section 23C. The department shall, subject to appropriation, provide a cash stipend of $1,000 per month for 5 years to any individual formerly under the custody, care or responsibility of the department, but have transitioned from the custody, care or responsibility of the department upon reaching the age of 23.