An Act establishing a statewide adopt-a-senior program

This bill creates a statewide "Adopt-A-Senior" volunteer program in Massachusetts to help older adults with snow removal and home maintenance tasks. The Department of Elder Affairs would manage the program by setting up a registry for volunteers, coordinating with community organizations, and matching volunteers with seniors in need. The legislation also allows the department to create rules for the program and establish incentive systems to encourage more people to participate. Funding for the initiative would come from state appropriations or donations from public and private sources.