SENATE  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  No. 2487

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-First General Court
(2019-2020)

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SENATE, January 29, 2020.

The committee on Elder Affairs, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 350) of Michael D. Brady and Michelle M. DuBois for legislation to streamline care for elders in a skilled nursing home; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 351) of Harriette L. Chandler, Paul Brodeur, Brian W. Murray and Denise Provost for legislation relative to liability for medical assistance paid; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 353) of Nick Collins for legislation to promote quality case management services on behalf of the elderly; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 354) of Julian Cyr, James B. Eldridge, Kay Khan, Bradford Hill and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote affordability of home care services; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 369) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to establish safe staffing levels at skilled nursing facilities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 370) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to ensure resident safety within assisted living facilities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 371) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to the prescription drug coverage for seniors and the disabled; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 374) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to the safety of seniors in assisted living facilities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 375) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to repeal the nursing home tax; (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 378) of Michael F. Rush, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., William N. Brownsberger, Bradford Hill and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to a special community care retirement communities commission; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2207) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to family visitation with a vulnerable adult; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 612) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others relative to fees for home care services for certain seniors, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2487).

For the committee,

Patricia D. Jehlen

SENATE  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  No. 2487

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-First General Court
(2019-2020)

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Ordered, That the committee on Elder Affairs be authorized and directed to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents numbered 350, 351, 353, 354, 369, 370, 371, 374, 375, 378 and 2207 and House document numbered 612 relative to elder issues.