On February 3, 2022, the MA Senate and House of Representatives announced an agreement on a supplemental spending bill that directs $101 million to address critical, time-sensitive needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The provisions of the bill include:
- $75 million for masks, rapid tests and vaccine equity efforts that support children, educators, front-line health care workers, small businesses, our most vulnerable populations and communities disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.
- $25 million to recapitalize the COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Program to ensure the fund will remain solvent in the wake of the Omicron surge.
- $1 million to support a robust information and awareness campaign about the unemployment overpayment waiver process.
The bill now goes to Governor Baker, who will have 10 days to take action on the bill.
State House News Service coverage
