Healthcare (Long-Term Care)

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 488: 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 certification of medical directors in skilled nursing facilities, strengthening oversight and quality standards for long-term care patients.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 29, 2025

S 870: An Act clarifying rate setting processes for home health and home care services

By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 870) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Hannah Kane, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to clarify rate setting processes for home health and home care services. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareClarifies rate setting for home health services, ensuring stable reimbursement and supporting provider access to care within healthcare system.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 2701: An Act to protect assisted living residents from unfair and deceptive billing practices

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2701) (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 practices in healthcare settings, aligning with patient rights protection in healthcare services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 1361: 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 HealthcareRequires documentation, reporting, and informed consent for psychotropic meds in nursing homes, protecting resident rights and ensuring appropriate mental health care quality.85% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 1531: 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 HealthcareAllocates $1M for nursing career pathways in long-term care, expanding training programs for healthcare workers to strengthen workforce development.90% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 3165: An Act to establish an enhanced care worker minimum wage

HD 3165 establishes a $25 per hour minimum wage for care workers in home care agencies and social service programs, with annual inflation adjustments based on the U.S. Department of Labor's CPI index. The bill directly affects home care workers and social service program providers by requiring agencies to pay this enhanced wage. Key provisions mandate that state payment rates for these services must fully cover the cost of this higher wage, adjusted annually for inflation. This policy change ensures care workers' compensation keeps pace with living costs while requiring rate adjustments to providers' reimbursement.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill sets $25/hour minimum wage for home care/social service workers with state funding covering costs, directly supporting healthcare workforce compensation and service quality in covered programs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes $25/hr minimum wage with inflation adjustments for care workers, directly advancing wage standards and worker compensation in Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 8, 2026

S 1614: 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, directly protecting patient rights and improving access to safe home care services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 464: 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 HealthcareStrengthens home care workforce via labor peace agreements, directly advancing healthcare service delivery and provider stability in home care programs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires labor peace agreements to protect collective bargaining rights, advancing worker organizing and workplace rights in home care sector.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Mar 12, 2026

S 479: An Act to improve transparency and accountability for residents of long-term care

By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 479) of Joan B. Lovely and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to improve transparency and accountability for residents of long-term care. Elder Affairs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enhances transparency/accountability in long-term care facilities, directly improving resident care quality within healthcare services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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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

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