S496
An Act clarifying responsibility for policy and budgetary decision-making in nursing homes
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Bill overview
This bill aims to clarify who is responsible for making policy and budgetary decisions within nursing homes in Massachusetts. It seeks to establish clearer lines of accountability for these important decisions, ensuring transparency and potentially improving the management of resources within these facilities. The legislation focuses on improving the governance structure surrounding nursing home operations. Specifically, it addresses the processes by which policies and budgets are determined and implemented.
Key provisions
- Establishes clearer lines of responsibility for policy and budgetary decisions in nursing homes.
- Aims to improve transparency in nursing home governance.
- Focuses on accountability for decisions related to nursing home operations.
- Supports improved management of resources within nursing homes.
Who is affected
- Nursing home residents
- Nursing home administrators
- Nursing home staff
- Massachusetts state government
- Elder Affairs Committee
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Primary sponsor
John C. Velis
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
John C. Velis
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Bill S.496 194th (Current)
An Act clarifying responsibility for policy and budgetary decision-making in nursing homes
By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 496) of John C. Velis for legislation to clarify accountability for policy and budgetary decision-making in nursing homes. Elder Affairs.
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Bill Information
Presenter: John C. Velis
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.496
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Elder Affairs |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House 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 |
| 12/18/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2887 |
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