H793
An Act protecting the rights of older adults and people with disabilities
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Bill overview
This bill aims to protect the rights of older adults and people with disabilities in Massachusetts. It seeks to ensure these vulnerable populations have access to necessary services and protections, and to address potential issues related to their well-being. The bill’s specific details are still being developed through committee hearings and study orders. It is part of a series of similar legislative efforts focused on elder and disability rights.
Key provisions
- Establishes protections for older adults and people with disabilities.
- Supports committee hearings and a study order to further examine related issues.
- Related to elder affairs and independence.
- Part of a broader effort to strengthen rights for vulnerable populations.
Who is affected
- Older adults
- People with disabilities
- Elder Affairs Committee
- Aging and Independence Committee
Notable changes
- The bill is currently undergoing study and refinement through committee processes.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Jeffrey Rosario Turco
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
Jeffrey Rosario Turco
John J. Marsi
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Bill H.793 194th (Current)
An Act protecting the rights of older adults and people with disabilities
By Representative Turco of Winthrop, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 793) of Jeffrey Rosario Turco relative to the rights of older adults and people with disabilities. Elder Affairs.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Jeffrey Rosario Turco
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.793
| 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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