AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Senate Bill 96 (SB 96) proposes to increase the monthly personal needs allowance for individuals residing in nursing facilities who receive medical assistance. Currently, these residents are allocated $75.00 per month for personal expenses. This bill would raise that allowance to $100.00 per month, directly affecting their available funds for personal use. The change would take effect on July 1, 2025.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 31, 2025
Last action May 6, 2025
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Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
0
Committee
1
May 6, 2025
Committee
05/06/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Jan 31, 2025
Introduced
01/31/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
upper
4 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Andrew Dimitri
DDemocratic
P
Mark McKenney
DDemocratic
P
Matt LaMountain
DDemocratic
P
Todd Patalano
DDemocratic
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