By Representative Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2330) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to providing protections for health care employees who are victims of violence or assault and battery. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1158) of Andres X. Vargas and others relative to protections and accountability for transportation network and delivery network companies workers, consumers, and communities. Financial Services.
By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2870) of David Paul Linsky for legislation to exempt the pensions of certain veterans from the income tax laws of the Commonwealth. Revenue.
By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2103) of David M. Rogers, Samantha Montaño and others relative to enabling cities and towns to stabilize rents and protect tenants. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Maddy summaryThis bill improves long-term care in Massachusetts by creating a dedicated fund to support workforce training and capital improvements for skilled nursing facilities. The new fund will finance education and stipends for nurses' aides and home health workers, while also offering interest-free loans to help facilities build specialized care units like dementia or behavioral health wings. Additionally, the law clarifies definitions for assisted living services, specifying which medical tasks qualified staff can perform under a doctor's order. An advisory committee involving health officials and labor union representatives will oversee these programs to ensure they meet the needs of both workers and residents.
By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2245) of Tram T. Nguyen and others for legislation to strengthen the direct care and dementia workforce. Public Health.
By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Donaghue of Westborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1156) of Andres X. Vargas, Kate Donaghue and others relative to opioid use disorder treatment and rehabilitation. Financial Services.
By Representatives McMurtry of Dedham and Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1093) of Paul McMurtry, Dylan A. Fernandes and others for legislation to provide health insurance coverage for certain medically necessary functional repair or restoration of craniofacial disorders. Financial Services.
By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1232) of James J. O'Day and others relative to family members serving as caregivers. Health Care Financing.
By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 171) of Sean Garballey, Simon Cataldo and others relative to Department of Developmental Services rates of payment for workers providing support and services for individuals with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
