Healthcare (Long-Term Care)

introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 1866: An Act requiring the certification of medical directors in skilled nursing facilities

This bill requires medical directors at Massachusetts skilled nursing facilities to hold certification from the American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (or an equivalent body). It affects all skilled nursing facilities licensed under Chapter 111 of the General Laws, mandating that new medical directors obtain certification within five years of hire (with existing directors until 2030). Facilities must submit background checks, resumes, and certification proof during licensing applications and annual certifications, while medical directors must report safety concerns to the Department of Public Health and resident councils. The bill establishes concrete documentation, certification timelines, and reporting obligations without altering care standards.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates certification for medical directors in nursing facilities to ensure qualified leadership, improving care quality and safety standards per bill's requirements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Public Health

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 884: An Act providing living organ donor protections

This bill (HD 884) protects living organ donors from insurance discrimination. It prohibits insurers from denying, limiting, or charging more for coverage - across disability, life, annuity, or long-term care policies - solely because someone donated an organ, without considering other health risks. The law requires insurers to offer the same terms to donors as non-donors, with violations treated as unfair business practices. It directly affects living organ donors and all health/life insurers operating in Massachusetts. The bill amends multiple insurance chapters (175, 176D, 176U) to implement these protections.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents insurance discrimination against organ donors, ensuring equal coverage access and protecting donors' rights under healthcare insurance, directly advancing patient access to coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Mar 12, 2026

S 1539: An Act to address conflicts of interest in the use of temporary nursing agencies at skilled nursing facilities

By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1539) of Dylan A. Fernandes, Rodney M. Elliott, James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation to address conflicts of interest in the use of temporary nursing agencies at skilled nursing facilities. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAddresses conflicts of interest in nursing agencies at skilled nursing facilities to improve patient safety and care quality, directly supporting public health protections in healthcare delivery.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Public Health

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 1363: An Act relative to transparent name changes in nursing facilities

This bill requires skilled nursing facilities and assisted living residences to transfer a facility's previous safety records (including disciplinary history) to its new name when changing names, regardless of ownership changes. The state department must list both the old and new names along with safety records on its official website, and facilities must post this information on their own websites and social media. Failure to comply with these transparency requirements may result in penalties enforced by the department. The law directly affects nursing facilities that change their names, ensuring public access to historical safety data.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates transparency of nursing facility safety records, enhancing patient access to critical safety information and protecting patient rights in healthcare services.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires nursing facilities to transfer safety records (including disciplinary history) during name changes, improving workplace safety transparency for workers and residents.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2333: An Act to address conflicts of interest in the use of temporary nursing agencies at skilled nursing facilities

HD 2333 requires Massachusetts' Department of Public Health to amend regulations governing temporary nursing agencies working at skilled nursing facilities. The bill targets owners with 5%+ ownership in both a temporary nursing agency and a licensed skilled nursing facility, prohibiting them from using their agency at their own facility. It mandates additional reporting from these owners and broadly defines "family member" to include spouses, domestic partners, parents, children, and extended relatives. The regulations must be finalized within 180 days of the bill's passage, with the department required to consult senior care associations and 1199 SEIU during the process. This directly affects facility owners and agency operators with overlapping business interests.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents conflicts of interest in nursing agency staffing at facilities, ensuring ethical operations and patient safety in healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Mar 10, 2025

SD 556: An Act to strengthen the state home care program workforce

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 464) of Julian Cyr, Rodney M. Elliott, Rebecca L. Rausch, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen the state home care program workforce by requiring each covered employer to enter into a labor peace agreement. Elder Affairs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill strengthens home care workforce via labor peace agreements, directly improving access to healthcare services under Elder Affairs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires labor peace agreements to support collective bargaining in home care workforce, aligning with worker protection indicators90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Mar 10, 2025

SD 1749: An Act requiring the certification of medical directors in skilled nursing facilities

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 488) of Jacob R. Oliveira and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to require the certification of medical directors in skilled nursing facilities. Elder Affairs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires medical director certification in skilled nursing facilities, strengthening oversight and quality standards for elder care services within healthcare infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Mar 10, 2025

SD 1172: An Act relative to Massachusetts home care eligibility

By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 472) of Patricia D. Jehlen and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to Massachusetts home care eligibility. Elder Affairs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill seeks to adjust home care eligibility under Elder Affairs, expanding access to healthcare services for Massachusetts residents by potentially broadening qualification criteria.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2249: An Act ensuring home care patient safety

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1614) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to ensure home care for high-risk patients. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill ensures home care patient safety for high-risk patients under Public Health, advancing healthcare access and protecting patient rights in home care services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Public Health

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 28, 2025

SD 3137: An Act to protect assisted living residents from unfair and deceptive billing practices

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to protect assisted living residents from unfair and deceptive billing practices. Housing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects assisted living residents from deceptive billing, advancing patient rights in healthcare service access and financial transparency within residential care settings.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProtects assisted living residents (tenants) from deceptive billing, aligning with tenant protection in housing context per bill summary.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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