An Act relative to the utilization of the systematic alien verification for entitlements program by the Commonwealth

This bill requires state agencies administering specific assistance programs to verify that applicants are U.S. citizens or lawfully present aliens before providing benefits. It mandates the use of the federal Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program to check eligibility for transitional financial aid, low-income housing, WIC nutrition assistance, and MassHealth medical coverage. The legislation directly affects the state departments responsible for these programs, instructing them to register for and utilize the federal verification system. By adding these verification steps, the bill ensures that public funds are distributed only to individuals who meet federal immigration status requirements.