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MA H 221

in committee

Resolve providing for an investigation by a special commission relative to the feasibility of a diaper allowance

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower

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Did MA H 221 pass?

Not yet. MA H 221 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-12): Accompanied a new draft, see H4911

What is MA H 221 about?

By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 221) of Mindy Domb and Simon Cataldo for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to an annual allowance to be used to purchase diapers for recipients of the Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC) program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

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By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 221) of Mindy Domb and Simon Cataldo for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to an annual allowance to be used to purchase diapers for recipients of the Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC) program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-01-12 — Accompanied a new draft, see H4911
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bill
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Sponsors

  • Mindy Dombcosponsor
  • Simon Cataldocosponsor
  • Sal N. DiDomenicocosponsor
  • Sean Garballeycosponsor
  • Natalie M. Higginscosponsor
  • Steven George Xiarhoscosponsor
  • Vanna Howardcosponsor

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-01-12

    Accompanied a new draft, see H4911

  2. 2025-09-05

    Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

  3. 2025-02-27

    Senate concurred

  4. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities

    referral-committee

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H221

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