H 4558 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act establishing a commission on aging disabled adults

H 4558 establishes a commission to study the health, housing, financial, and care needs of aging disabled adults and their caregivers in Massachusetts. The commission, composed of appointed members including legislative leaders, agency officials, community representatives, and aging disabled adults themselves, will analyze current policies and services to improve access to benefits and reduce barriers. It will focus on key areas like preventing institutional care, promoting home-based alternatives, reducing isolation, and enhancing provider training. The commission must submit its findings and recommendations to the governor and legislative committees by December 31 in even-numbered years.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2025
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Governor
Introduced Oct 2, 2025 Last action Nov 6, 2025
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Nov 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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Oct 27, 2025
Committee
Discharged to the committee on House Rules
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Oct 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
lower
Oct 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported from the committee on Aging and Independence
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