S 388 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

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

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