Healthcare (Long-Term Care)

passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 20, 2026

H 1411: An Act increasing the personal needs allowance for long term care residents

By Representative Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1411) of Thomas M. Stanley and others for legislation to increase the personal needs allowance for certain elderly and disabled residents residing in licensed medical facilities. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases personal needs allowance for elderly/disabled long-term care residents, directly funding healthcare services under Health Care Financing.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 485: An Act to establish safe staffing levels at skilled nursing facilities

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 485) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to establish safe staffing levels at skilled nursing facilities. Elder Affairs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates safe staffing levels at nursing facilities, directly improving patient care quality and safety in healthcare settings.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 6, 2025

S 887: An Act increasing the personal needs allowance for long term care residents

By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 887) of Joan B. Lovely, Joanne M. Comerford, Christopher Richard Flanagan, Jacob R. Oliveira and others for legislation to increase the monthly amount of money that Medicaid recipients living in nursing homes are allowed to keep from their income to spend on personal items like toiletries, clothing, and small entertainment. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases Medicaid personal allowance for nursing home residents, enhancing financial access to personal care items within long-term care services.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 798: An Act requiring dignity, privacy, and safety for residents in nursing homes and rest homes

By Representative Walsh of Peabody, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 798) of Thomas P. Walsh relative to the dignity, privacy, and safety of residents in nursing homes and rest homes. Elder Affairs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates dignity, privacy, and safety standards for nursing home residents, directly protecting patient rights in healthcare facilities.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 20, 2025

H 790: An Act to support quality improvement in nursing homes

By Representative Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 790) of Thomas M. Stanley relative to providing technical assistance to long-term care facilities. Elder Affairs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides technical assistance to nursing homes for quality improvement, directly advancing healthcare services in long-term care facilities.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 797: An Act requiring the certification of medical directors in skilled nursing facilities

By Representative Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 797) of Steven Ultrino 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, ensuring quality care standards and protecting patient safety in healthcare settings.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 492: An Act protecting the rights of older adults and people with disabilities

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 492) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to protect the rights of older adults and people with disabilities in nursing homes. Elder Affairs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects rights of nursing home residents (healthcare setting), directly advancing patient rights and care standards in healthcare facilities.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Mar 10, 2025

SD 502: An Act to establish safe staffing levels at skilled nursing facilities

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 485) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to establish safe staffing levels at skilled nursing facilities. Elder Affairs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes safe staffing levels at nursing facilities, improving patient care quality and safety standards in healthcare settings.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1836: 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, directly protecting patient care quality and integrity within healthcare delivery. Public Health subject confirms healthcare focus.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Public Health

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 216: An Act providing worker compensation protection to emergency response and medical personnel related to COVID-19 infection

This bill (HD 216) changes worker compensation rules for healthcare workers who contract COVID-19 on the job. It states that for any claim where an employee is diagnosed with COVID-19, it is automatically presumed they were performing regular duties, the claim is valid under the law, and proper notice was given. The law specifically covers healthcare employees and non-medical staff at hospitals, nursing homes, psychiatric facilities, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, and at-home care workers. This shifts the burden of proof to employers in such claims, making it easier for these workers to receive compensation.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAutomatically validates worker compensation claims for healthcare workers contracting COVID-19 on duty, protecting medical personnel and strengthening workplace safety protections within healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAutomatically presumes COVID-19 exposure on the job for healthcare workers, ensuring valid compensation claims without burden of proof. Directly strengthens worker compensation protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Workers' Compensation

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