H 635 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to disclosing continuing care retirement community entrance fees

This bill requires continuing care retirement communities in Massachusetts to provide prospective residents with a specific document before they pay their entrance fees. The document must clearly state the amount of money the facility will refund if the resident leaves or passes away, along with the rules and steps for processing that refund. This requirement aims to ensure that residents fully understand their financial protections and the refund process before committing to a contract. The rule does not apply to fees paid simply to join a waiting list for a facility.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Apr 2024
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Apr 18, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Apr 18, 2024
Committee
Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
lower
Dec 18, 2023
Committee
Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Elder Affairs
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors

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