Healthcare (Long-Term Care)

passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 795: An Act promoting infection prevention and privacy for residents of nursing homes

By Representative Turco of Winthrop, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 795) of Jeffrey Rosario Turco relative to single-occupancy rooms in nursing homes. Elder Affairs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes infection prevention and privacy for nursing home residents, strengthening patient safety and rights in healthcare services.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 759: An Act improving oversight in long-term care facilities

HD 1954 allows residents in private, single-occupancy rooms at Massachusetts long-term care facilities, or their family members or healthcare agents with consent, to install monitoring devices like two-way cameras. The bill requires notifying the facility before installation and posting visible signage in the room. Facilities must inform staff about active devices, and the person installing the device bears all costs. Recordings may only be shared for complaints, legal proceedings, or as required by law, with the department later setting privacy standards.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves oversight in long-term care facilities, enhancing resident safety and care quality - directly advancing healthcare protection standards in elder care services.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 26, 2026

S 1420: An Act relative to the administration of anti-psychotic or other psychotropic substances to nursing home residents

SD 1388 requires nursing homes to report quarterly on the use of psychotropic medications (like antipsychotics, antidepressants, and anti-anxiety drugs) to federal agencies. Nursing homes must publicly post these reports online and document in each resident's care plan the prescriber's details, evaluation date, medical justification, and proof of informed consent. Failure to submit reports can result in fines, and repeated failures may lead to suspending new admissions. The bill directly affects nursing homes, residents receiving these medications, and prescribers by increasing transparency and accountability. It focuses on administrative reporting and documentation requirements without changing medication protocols.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRegulates psychotropic drug administration in nursing homes to protect resident safety, advancing mental health care standards and patient rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 23, 2026

H 2216: An Act relative to the administration of anti-psychotic or other psychotropic substances to nursing home residents

This bill defines "psychotropic" medications (including antipsychotics, antidepressants, and similar drugs) for nursing home use. It requires nursing homes to submit quarterly reports on these medications to federal health programs, publicly post the reports online, and document in resident care plans the prescriber's details, evaluation date, reasons for use, and proof of informed consent. Failure to submit reports may result in fines or suspension of new admissions. The law directly affects nursing homes, residents receiving psychotropic medications, and their guardians.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill regulates psychotropic drug administration in nursing homes to protect residents, directly supporting mental health care standards and patient safety.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Substance Abuse

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Nov 5, 2025

H 4306: An Act to improve Massachusetts home care

This bill establishes a licensing system for home care agencies in Massachusetts, requiring most agencies providing home care services to obtain a license from the Secretary of Health and Human Services. It directly affects home care agencies, workers, and consumers (individuals receiving home care), while excluding government agencies, house cleaning services, and existing programs like hospice or home health agencies. Key provisions include mandatory background checks for workers (criminal history, driving records, etc.), minimum standards for service plans and contracts, insurance requirements, and enforcement through fines for unlicensed operation. The law aims to improve safety and consistency in home care by creating standardized oversight, requiring agencies to follow state labor laws, and setting training requirements for staff.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes licensing for home care agencies with mandatory background checks, enhancing safety and quality of home health services per bill title and summary.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandatory background checks for home care workers directly enhance workplace safety standards, a core labor/employment protection.85% confidence

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passed both · Massachusetts · House Jul 30, 2026

H 4706: An Act to improve Massachusetts home care

H 4706 establishes a licensing system for home care agencies in Massachusetts, requiring them to obtain and maintain a license from the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. It mandates background checks for all home care workers (including criminal history, federal exclusion lists, and driving records for drivers), sets minimum standards for consumer service plans and contracts, and requires agencies to carry workers' compensation and liability insurance. The bill also mandates annual training for workers on topics like abuse reporting, dementia care, safety, and privacy. This directly affects home care agencies, home care workers, and the thousands of Massachusetts residents receiving home care services in their homes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates licensing, background checks, service standards, and insurance for home care agencies, directly improving quality and safety of healthcare services.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates workers' compensation insurance and background checks for home care workers, directly protecting worker rights and safety standards.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 9, 2026

H 2544: An Act relative to nursing career pathways in long term care

This bill amends existing law to allocate at least $1 million specifically for career pathway programs in long-term care facilities. It directly supports entry-level workers (like certified nurses' aides, home health aides, and homemakers) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) seeking to advance their careers. The key provision expands eligibility to include programs at Massachusetts public community colleges and Career/Vocational Technical Education Schools, allowing these students to receive financial assistance for transitioning to licensed practical nursing or registered nursing roles. The funding is restricted to Massachusetts residents enrolled in qualifying educational programs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates nursing career pathways in long-term care under Public Health, directly strengthening healthcare workforce development and access to long-term care services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Long-Term Care

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 18, 2026

H 3025: An Act relative to long-term care insurance tax credit

This bill creates a tax credit for individuals with long-term care insurance policies. It allows eligible people to claim a 20% credit against their excise tax (under Chapter 62) for premiums paid, starting in taxable years ending after December 31, 2023. To claim the credit, individuals must provide required information to the Department of Revenue, which will establish necessary regulations. The credit directly affects residents purchasing qualifying long-term care insurance policies.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax credit for long-term care insurance, reducing tax burden - direct tax relief under Revenue subject.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareTax credit for long-term care insurance expands access to coverage, directly supporting healthcare access under public health services.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 839: An Act relative to funding for nursing home staffing

By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 839) of Michael D. Brady for legislation to fund nursing home staff. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly allocates funding for nursing home staffing under Health Care Financing, directly advancing healthcare services by increasing staffing resources in critical care facilities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Aug 4, 2026

H 4432: An Act establishing the hospital to home partnership program

H 4432 establishes the Hospital to Home Partnership Program within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. It requires participating acute-care hospitals to include an Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) staff member as a dedicated liaison to help patients transition to home or community-based care instead of skilled nursing facilities. The program aims to improve coordination between hospitals and community providers, streamlining discharges to reduce institutional placements. This directly affects hospitals, ASAPs, and patients needing post-hospital care services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes program to improve hospital-to-home transitions, reducing institutional placements and enhancing care coordination within healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Long-Term Care

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