By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill,
Senate, No. 667) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation
relative to restoring health benefits to eligible legal
immigrants. Health Care Financing.
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By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill,
Senate, No. 667) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation
relative to restoring health benefits to eligible legal
immigrants. Health Care Financing.
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, persons who are legal permanent residents or non-citizens otherwise permanently residing under color of law and who satisfy other eligibility requirements shall be eligible for state-funded cash assistance provided under chapter 118 of the general laws and, subject to appropriation, for state-funded food stamp benefits.
