Resolve relative to transparency and accountability for assisted living residences
This bill establishes a special commission to study and recommend policies that improve health and safety standards for assisted living residences in Massachusetts. The commission will investigate current oversight rules, compare practices with other states, and analyze how information is shared with families and potential residents. Its membership includes government officials, industry representatives, and residents or family members to ensure diverse perspectives. The group is required to hold public hearings and submit a report with specific policy recommendations to the legislature within one year.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Mar 2024
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Apr 11, 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
6
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Mar 21, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Elder Affairs
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mark Montigny
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Hendricks
DDemocratic
Co
Kay Khan
DDemocratic
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