An Act establishing a commission on aging disabled adults

HD 1082 establishes a special commission to study the needs of aging disabled adults in Massachusetts and their caregivers. The commission, composed of 15 members including legislative leaders, state agency representatives, disability advocates, and 5 governor-appointed members (with specific expertise and geographic representation), will examine health, housing, financial, and long-term care needs. It will analyze state policies, identify service gaps, explore alternatives to institutional care, and develop recommendations to improve access and quality of life, with a final report due by December 31, 2024. This bill does not implement new programs but creates a process for future policy recommendations.