H764
An Act boosting flu prevention for seniors
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve flu prevention efforts specifically for seniors in Massachusetts. It seeks to increase access to flu vaccines and educational resources for older adults, recognizing their increased vulnerability to the flu. The bill intends to bolster existing programs and potentially expand outreach to ensure seniors are protected against the influenza virus. It was referred to the Elder Affairs committee and subsequently the Public Health committee before being discharged and then re-referred.
Key provisions
- Increase access to influenza vaccines for seniors.
- Expand educational resources on flu prevention for seniors.
- Potentially support outreach programs targeting seniors.
- The bill was referred to the Elder Affairs committee and then the Public Health committee.
Who is affected
- Seniors in Massachusetts
- Elderly population
- Healthcare providers
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Primary sponsor
Marjorie C. Decker
Cosponsors
Estela A. Reyes
John Francis Moran
Marjorie C. Decker
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Bill H.764 194th (Current)
An Act boosting flu prevention for seniors
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 764) of Marjorie C. Decker relative to flu prevention for seniors. Elder Affairs.
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Presenter: Marjorie C. Decker
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Bill History
Displaying 9 actions for Bill H.764
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Elder Affairs |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 3/24/2025 | House | Discharged to the committee on Public Health |
| 3/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/2/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/06/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:30 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 7/24/2025 | House | Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 12/8/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/19/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026 |
| 5/4/2026 | House | Accompanied H760 |
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