Rep. Brian Murray

Co-sponsor H 650

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act authorizing common sense health services in assisted living

Maddy summaryThis bill allows assisted living facilities in Massachusetts to offer a limited set of basic health services to their residents. The specific services authorized include administering injections, applying simple dressings, managing oxygen, and performing tasks like glucose monitoring. To provide these services, facilities must submit an approved operating plan detailing staff qualifications and oversight, while also clearly disclosing associated fees to residents in their contracts. The legislation ensures that residents retain the choice to receive care from outside professionals and can discontinue the services without facing cancellation fees.

Passed Dec 21, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HD 4692

In committee · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act relative to town meeting notice

By Representative Murray of Milford (by request), a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Harold S. Rhodes for legislation to further regulate town meeting notices. Election Laws.

In committee Nov 27, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor H 3929

In committee · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care

In committee Nov 15, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4178

In committee · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care

In committee Nov 15, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 2954

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to property tax relief for 100% disabled veterans

By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2954) of Michael J. Soter and others relative to property taxes for 100% disabled veterans. Revenue.

Passed Nov 6, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 2924

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act incentivizing veterans to reside in the Commonwealth

By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2924) of Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to the residency requirement for property tax exemptions eligibility for veterans'. Revenue.

Passed Nov 6, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4162

In committee · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to property tax relief for 100% disabled veterans

In committee Nov 6, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1882

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act granting property tax exemptions to disabled veterans

Maddy summaryThis bill grants property tax exemptions to disabled veterans in Massachusetts who have a service-connected disability rating of 100 percent from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. To qualify, the veteran must be at least 65 years old, a legal resident of the state, and have served under honorable conditions, while the property must be their primary residence. The exemption covers a percentage of the home's value equal to the veteran's disability rating, with the state covering the resulting tax loss by reimbursing local municipalities. Additionally, the benefit extends to the surviving spouse if they continue to own and occupy the home after the veteran passes away.

Passed Nov 6, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 1168

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act protecting the homes of seniors and disabled people on MassHealth

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Massachusetts law to limit when the state can recover medical assistance costs from the estates of seniors and disabled individuals, aiming to protect their homes from being seized to pay for past care. Under the new rules, the state can only seek repayment after the death of a surviving spouse and only if there are no surviving children under 21 or with disabilities. Additionally, the legislation expands the age threshold for recovery from 65 to 55 for certain services provided after October 1, 1993, while maintaining protections for those who were permanently institutionalized. The law also mandates that the state must waive recovery efforts if doing so would cause undue hardship.

Passed Oct 30, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 3018

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act requiring menstrual products in all state buildings

By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3018) of Mindy Domb and others for legislation to require menstrual products in all state buildings. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Passed Oct 30, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track