H 1631 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

Resolve establishing a durable power of attorney review commission

This bill creates a special legislative commission to investigate how durable powers of attorney are currently written, used, and enforced in Massachusetts. The commission will examine issues such as document uniformity, the risk of financial abuse, and existing legal protections for individuals under these arrangements. Its membership includes high-ranking state officials, legal experts, advocates for the elderly and disabled, and representatives from various community organizations. After holding public meetings and gathering feedback, the group must submit a detailed report with recommendations for potential law changes by March 1, 2025.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Jun 5, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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