S 481 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act to establish the Office of Older Adult Advocate

Summary
By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 481) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to ensure older adults under the care of the Commonwealth receive dignified treatment and access to all available benefits and services. Elder Affairs.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Dec 18, 2025
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 27, 2025
Committee
Referred, pursuant to an order adopted by the two branches, to the committee on Aging and Independence
legislature
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Elder Affairs
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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