An Act relative to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program countable income

This bill amends Massachusetts law to clarify how the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program calculates countable income for households. It specifically defines "unearned income" to include various sources such as public assistance, pensions, foster care payments, and rental income, provided that the tenant does not actively manage the property for at least 20 hours per week. The legislation also establishes rules for counting money withdrawn from certain trust funds and income from sponsors of noncitizen residents. By updating these definitions, the bill aims to ensure that SNAP benefit eligibility is determined based on a consistent and comprehensive assessment of a household's financial resources.