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HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 1921 FILED ON: 1/15/2025
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 281
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Estela A. Reyes
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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 relative to SNAP benefits for seniors and disabled individuals..
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PETITION OF:
NAME:DISTRICT/ADDRESS :DATE ADDED:Estela A. Reyes4th Essex1/15/2025Susan Riccio35 East St. Methuen, MA 018441/15/2025 1 of 1
HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 1921 FILED ON: 1/15/2025
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 281
By Representative Reyes of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 281) of
Estela A. Reyes and Susan Riccio relative to supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits
for certain seniors and disabled individuals. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)
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An Act relative to SNAP benefits for seniors and disabled individuals..
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority
of the same, as follows:
1 Section 2 of chapter 18 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is
2hereby amended by adding the following paragraph:-
3 (E) The department shall make a minimum payment of $100 per month to individuals
4over 60 years of age and individuals with a disability who participate in the supplemental
5nutrition assistance program.