Rep. Alice Peisch

Co-sponsor H 1218

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to stabilizing the Commonwealth’s nursing facilities

Maddy summaryThis bill aims to stabilize nursing facilities in Massachusetts by updating how the state calculates Medicaid payment rates. It requires the Department of Health and Human Services to adjust rates annually based on official inflation data and to use cost reports from the previous two years rather than older figures. The legislation also mandates that nursing labor costs be set at the statewide average plus 10% and provides a minimum 5% rate increase for facilities where Medicaid residents make up at least 75% of their population. Additionally, it ensures that capital rates for specific construction projects, such as converting larger rooms into smaller ones, are calculated using a fixed methodology from 2019.

Passed Oct 30, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 627

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act promoting the betterment of resident health and safety in long term care facilities

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to create a mandatory training and education program for licensed long-term care facilities. The program would cover essential topics such as infection control, fall prevention, abuse prevention, and communication with primary care physicians. Facilities would receive annual training on licensure rules, biannual updates on common safety deficiencies, and joint sessions with state inspectors to discuss new expectations. Before implementing any new regulations or training materials, the department must consult with industry trade associations.

Passed Jun 15, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HD 3362

In committee · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act increasing the membership of the select board in the town of Weston

By Representative Peisch of Wellesley (by request), a petition (subject to Joint Rule 7B) of Susan Zacharias relative to increasing the membership of the select board in the town of Weston. Municipalities and Regional Government.

In committee Mar 27, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor H 5103

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to reduce traffic fatalities

Passed Dec 27, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 5381

Signed into law · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act preserving open space in the Commonwealth

The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment of the House Bill preserving open space in the Commonwealth (House, No. 851), reports, in part, recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 5381).

Signed into law Nov 17, 2022 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor H 851

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act preserving open space in the Commonwealth

By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 851) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to preserving open space in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

Passed Nov 10, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4929

Signed into law · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to step therapy and patient safety

Signed into law Nov 1, 2022 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor H 1709

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to end child marriage in Massachusetts

By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1709) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to prohibit marriage of minors. The Judiciary.

Passed Oct 27, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary H 1832

Passed · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act relative to the Uniform Voidable Transactions Act

By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1832) of Alice Hanlon Peisch relative to the Uniform Voidable Transactions Act. The Judiciary.

Passed Oct 27, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor H 1900

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to telephone service for inmates in all correctional and other penal institutions in the Commonwealth

By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1900) of Chynah Tyler and others relative to telephone service for inmates in correctional institutions. The Judiciary.

Passed Oct 27, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track