Amendment #14 to S1806

An Amendment Relative to Social Security Numbers

Mr. Lyons of Andover moves to amend the bill by striking out section 31 and inserting in place thereof the following section:-

Section 31. The department of transitional assistance shall require applicants or recipients of cash assistance to provide their social security upon application for said benefits; provided, however, that this section shall not apply to recipients who are present in the United States under 1 of the eligible noncitizen statuses as described in 106 CMR 203.675(A) or 106 CMR 320.620(A).  Failure to provide a valid social security number upon application shall result in rejection of said application until a valid social security number is provided and verified by the department. The department of transitional assistance shall promulgate regulations in accordance with this section.