H 1378 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act to ensure senior home safety and security

This bill requires senior housing facilities in Massachusetts to provide security services around the clock to protect residents. It defines security services as either hiring a licensed watch or guard agency or employing trained staff who monitor for unlawful activity, prevent theft, and control access to the premises. The law explicitly excludes law enforcement officers from providing these specific services and mandates that all facility employees receive safety and security training. Additionally, the Secretary of Public Safety and Security is authorized to create detailed regulations for implementation in consultation with various state agencies and law enforcement groups.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Aug 2024
House Passage
Jul 2024
Senate Passage
Mar 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Aug 8, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
12
Key actions
5
Committee
2
Amendments
1
Aug 8, 2024
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
lower
Jul 15, 2024
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Jul 11, 2024
Upper · Passed
Amendment (changing reporting date to Wednesday July 31, 2024) adopted, pending concurrence
upper
Mar 5, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Housing
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Chynah Tyler
Chynah Tyler
DDemocratic
MA
7th Suffolk