An Act providing transparency and accountability of nursing home ownership

This bill amends Massachusetts law to increase transparency regarding who owns nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. It requires the state to publicly identify any individual, trust, or company that owns five percent or more of a facility or holds a controlling interest in it. The legislation applies to all licensed long-term care facilities, including nursing homes, rest homes, and intermediate care facilities for persons with intellectual disabilities. By defining "owner" more broadly and mandating disclosure, the bill aims to make ownership information accessible to the public rather than keeping it within private records.