An Act authorizing common sense health services in assisted living
This bill allows assisted living facilities in Massachusetts to offer a limited set of basic health services to their residents. The specific services authorized include administering injections, applying simple dressings, managing oxygen, and performing tasks like glucose monitoring. To provide these services, facilities must submit an approved operating plan detailing staff qualifications and oversight, while also clearly disclosing associated fees to residents in their contracts. The legislation ensures that residents retain the choice to receive care from outside professionals and can discontinue the services without facing cancellation fees.
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 Dec 21, 2023
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
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Elder Affairs
lower
0 primary · 15 co-sponsors
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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