Amendment #572 to H4100

An amendment relative to proof of residency

Mr. Lyons of Andover moves to amend the bill by adding the following section:

"SECTION  XXXX.  The General Laws are hereby amended by inserting after chapter 117A the following new chapter:--

Chapter 117B

Residency Requirements for Public Benefits

Section 1. Self declaration of residency shall not be accepted as a valid form of residency verification for people seeking taxpayer-funded individual benefits from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. “.