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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Joint Committee on Aging and Independence

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24 Beacon St. 
Room 424
Boston, MA 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-1578

House Contact

24 Beacon St. 
Room 167
Boston, MA 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-2810

Displaying 25 Bills
Follow In My Legislature Bill Title
S.469  An Act further regulating the Assisted Living Advisory Council Jehlen, Patricia D. (SEN) 3/10/2025
S.478  An Act relative to disclosing continuing care retirement community entrance fees Lovely, Joan B. (SEN) 3/10/2025
S.479  An Act to improve transparency and accountability for residents of long-term care Lovely, Joan B. (SEN) 3/10/2025 Scheduled for
9/16/2025 10:00 AM
S.486  An Act to ensure resident safety within assisted living facilities Montigny, Mark C. (SEN) 3/10/2025
H.755  An Act relative to social card games at municipal senior centers Ashe, Brian M. (HOU) 3/12/2025
H.757  An Act relative to mandatory reporting of elder abuse Chan, Tackey (HOU) 3/12/2025
H.759  An Act improving oversight in long-term care facilities Consalvo, Rob (HOU) 3/12/2025 Scheduled for
9/16/2025 10:00 AM
H.761  An Act to strengthen the long-term care workforce and capital trust fund Cruz, Manny (HOU) 3/12/2025 Scheduled for
9/16/2025 10:00 AM
H.766  An Act relative to acute hospital and nursing home governance Donato, Paul J. (HOU) 3/12/2025 Scheduled for
9/16/2025 10:00 AM
H.768  An Act relative to certified medical directors at skilled nursing facilities Gordon, Kenneth I. (HOU) 3/12/2025 Scheduled for
9/16/2025 10:00 AM
H.770  An Act clarifying the classification of assisted living residences Honan, Kevin G. (HOU) 3/12/2025
H.771  An Act relative to intergenerational community engagement Hong, Tara T. (HOU) 3/12/2025
H.773  An Act relative to transparent name changes in nursing facilities Kerans, Sally P. (HOU) 3/12/2025 Scheduled for
9/16/2025 10:00 AM
H.782  An Act to strengthen the state home care program workforce Moran, Frank A. (HOU) 3/12/2025
H.784  An Act relative to assisted living facility residences appeal of findings Muradian, Jr., David K. (HOU) 3/12/2025
H.787  An Act establishing a special commission to investigate and study the feasibility of dedicated senior shelters in Massachusetts Reid, Sean (HOU) 3/12/2025
H.788  An Act to ensure senior care organization quality and accountability Robertson, David Allen (HOU) 3/12/2025
H.793  An Act protecting the rights of older adults and people with disabilities Turco, Jeffrey Rosario (HOU) 3/12/2025 Scheduled for
9/16/2025 10:00 AM
H.794  An Act clarifying responsibility for policy and budgetary decision-making in nursing homes Turco, Jeffrey Rosario (HOU) 3/12/2025 Scheduled for
9/16/2025 10:00 AM
H.795  An Act promoting infection prevention and privacy for residents of nursing homes Turco, Jeffrey Rosario (HOU) 3/12/2025 Scheduled for
9/16/2025 10:00 AM
H.796  An Act to establish the office of older adult advocate Ultrino, Steven (HOU) 3/12/2025
H.797  An Act requiring the certification of medical directors in skilled nursing facilities Ultrino, Steven (HOU) 3/12/2025 Scheduled for
9/16/2025 10:00 AM
H.798  An Act requiring dignity, privacy, and safety for residents in nursing homes and rest homes Walsh, Thomas P. (HOU) 3/12/2025 Scheduled for
9/16/2025 10:00 AM
H.1352  An Act establishing a prescription drug rebate program for seniors Boldyga, Nicholas A. (HOU) 4/3/2025
H.4039  An Act relative to universal breakfast and lunch at senior centers Badger, Michelle L. (HOU) 4/24/2025

The House and Senate adopted Joint Rules on June 26, 2025. Changes to the Rules require substantial updates to the legislative tracking system, and to how information is displayed on the Legislature’s website. Updates are continually being implemented to accurately reflect bill histories, tracking, and reporting.

As a point of clarification, House legislation subject to House Rule 27 that have had a hearing and have not been reported are required to be reported to a study based on the deadlines indicated in Joint Rule 10 and House Rule 27.