S481
An Act to establish the Office of Older Adult Advocate
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Bill overview
This bill creates the Office of Older Adult Advocate in Massachusetts to ensure that older adults receiving care from the Commonwealth are treated with dignity and have access to all available benefits and services. The office will work to investigate complaints and promote the rights of older adults. It aims to improve the quality of care and support provided to this population.
Key provisions
- Establish the Office of Older Adult Advocate.
- The office will investigate complaints regarding the treatment of older adults.
- The office will promote access to available benefits and services for older adults.
- The office will work to ensure dignified treatment for older adults.
- The office will report to the Department of Elderly Affairs.
Who is affected
- Older adults
- Elder Affairs Department
- Commonwealth residents
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Primary sponsor
Paul W. Mark
Cosponsor
Paul W. Mark
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Bill S.481 194th (Current)
An Act to establish the Office of Older Adult Advocate
By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 481) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to ensure older adults under the care of the Commonwealth receive dignified treatment and access to all available benefits and services. Elder Affairs.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Paul W. Mark
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.481
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Elder Affairs |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 5/19/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/24/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 |
| 6/27/2025 | Joint | Referred, pursuant to an order adopted by the two branches, to the committee on Aging and Independence |
| 12/18/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2887 |
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