Healthcare (Long-Term Care)

passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 8, 2025

H 781: An Act establishing the program of all-inclusive care for the elderly

By Representative Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 781) of Adrian C. Madaro, Natalie M. Higgins and Christine P. Barber relative to establishing community based programs for older adults. Elder Affairs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes community-based all-inclusive care program for elderly, expanding healthcare access and services under Elder Affairs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 27, 2026

S 2085: An Act to improve long-term care staffing and dignity for caregivers

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2085) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to improve long-term care staffing and dignity for caregivers through training, tuition reimbursements, tax credits and other programs. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill includes tax credits as a funding mechanism for caregiver programs, aligning with fiscal support for public services per indicators.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves long-term care staffing through training, tuition reimbursements, and tax credits, directly strengthening healthcare service quality and caregiver support systems.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 782: An Act to strengthen the state home care program workforce

This bill requires home care agencies providing state-funded home care services to enter into labor peace agreements with labor organizations representing their workers, ensuring uninterrupted service delivery. Agencies must submit regular attestations to the Department of Elder Affairs detailing their labor relations status, including whether agreements exist, negotiations are underway, or no union representation is sought. Failure to comply may result in contract termination and a four-year ban on future state contracts for repeated violations. The policy directly affects home care agencies, workers, and the state's home care program participants.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to strengthen home care workforce, directly advancing healthcare service delivery (H 782).95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly aims to 'strengthen' the home care program workforce, aligning with advancing worker protections and program funding in labor/employment context.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Long-Term Care

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 17, 2026

H 1388: An Act extend nursing home resident overnights with their family from 10 to 14

HD 687 would change Massachusetts nursing home regulations to allow residents covered by MassHealth to stay overnight with family for up to 14 days instead of the current 10-day limit. This policy change directly affects nursing home residents using MassHealth for nonmedical leave, increasing their temporary absence allowance. The bill requires the Division of Medical Assistance to amend specific regulations (130 CMR 456.431) to implement this extension. The key provision is the increase in the maximum allowed stay duration for family visits without requiring medical justification.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands MassHealth coverage for nursing home resident family visits, increasing allowed absence days from 10 to 14 without coverage loss, improving patient access to care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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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

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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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

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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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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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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