Allows for certain disability benefits to continue in the event an individual who is receiving such benefits gets married
Summary
Allows for certain disability benefits to continue in the event an individual who is receiving such benefits gets married; provides that the marriage to another individual which would otherwise make an individual ineligible for certain disability benefits shall not be considered if such individual is already receiving disability benefits at the time of becoming married and continues to meet certain criteria.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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A2242
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A2242A
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The bill was amended to add a specific definition for 'disabled' individuals, ensuring that only those with a medically determinable impairment meeting Social Security Act standards are protected from losing benefits upon marriage. This clarification narrows the scope of the protection to prevent unintended loss of coverage for individuals who do not meet the strict disability criteria.
Scope change
The bill's applicability was narrowed by adding a specific definition of 'disabled' that requires meeting Social Security Act standards, rather than applying broadly to all individuals receiving disability benefits.
DEFINITION
Added a new definition stating that 'disabled' means having a medically determinable impairment of sufficient severity and duration to qualify for benefits under the Social Security Act.
ELIGIBILITY
Modified the eligibility clause to explicitly require that the unmarried individual receiving benefits must be 'disabled' as defined by the new standard to retain benefits after marriage.
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Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Amendments
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
May 19, 2025
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
May 16, 2025
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 2242A
lower
May 16, 2025
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HEALTH
lower
Jan 15, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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