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 detailing how much of their entrance fee will be refunded upon leaving or passing away. The law mandates that this disclosure clearly explains the refund amount and the process for receiving it, and it must be signed by the resident before the full fee is paid. Additionally, the requirement does not apply to fees paid simply to join a waiting list. This change aims to increase transparency regarding financial terms for individuals considering these retirement facilities.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Dec 18, 2023
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. 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
House · Passed
House concurred
Feb 16, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Elder Affairs
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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