Amendment #106 to H4400

An Amendment Relative to Proof of Residency

Mr. Lombardo of Billerica moves to amend the bill by adding the following new section: 

SECTION XX: The General Laws, as appearing in the 2014 Official Edition, 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 individuals applying for taxpayer-funded individual benefits from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Councils on Aging are exempt from this requirement.

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An Amendment Relative to Proof of Residency