H761
An Act to strengthen the long-term care workforce and capital trust fund
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Bill overview
This bill aims to bolster the long-term care workforce in Massachusetts and increase funding for the Long-Term Care Capital Trust Fund. It seeks to address staffing shortages and improve the overall quality of care provided to seniors and individuals with disabilities. The bill intends to support both current and future long-term care providers through workforce development initiatives and financial resources. Ultimately, the goal is to strengthen the long-term care system within the state.
Key provisions
- Increase funding for the Long-Term Care Capital Trust Fund.
- Support workforce development programs for long-term care workers.
- Address staffing shortages in the long-term care sector.
- Promote training and education opportunities for long-term care professionals.
- Establish a study order to examine workforce needs and challenges.
Who is affected
- Long-term care providers
- Seniors
- Individuals with disabilities
- Long-term care workers
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The bill focuses on both funding and workforce development aspects of the long-term care system.
- It includes a study order to assess future workforce needs.
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James B. Eldridge
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Bill H.761 194th (Current)
An Act to strengthen the long-term care workforce and capital trust fund
By Representative Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 761) of Manny Cruz relative to the long-term care workforce and capital trust fund. Elder Affairs.
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Presenter: Manny Cruz
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.761
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Elder Affairs |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/27/2025 | Joint | Referred, pursuant to an order adopted by the two branches, to the committee on Aging and Independence |
| 9/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/30/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5310 (under House Rule 27) |
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