H795
An Act promoting infection prevention and privacy for residents of nursing homes
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve infection prevention and privacy for residents of nursing homes in Massachusetts. Specifically, it focuses on requiring nursing homes to provide residents with single-occupancy rooms. The bill also seeks to ensure that residents’ privacy is protected within these facilities. It is part of a larger effort to enhance the quality of care for older adults in nursing homes.
Key provisions
- Requires nursing homes to offer single-occupancy rooms for residents.
- Aims to enhance infection prevention measures within nursing homes.
- Focuses on protecting the privacy of nursing home residents.
- Part of a broader initiative to improve care for older adults.
Who is affected
- Residents of nursing homes
- Nursing home administrators
- Massachusetts Department of Public Health
- Elder Affairs Committee
Notable changes
- Introduces a requirement for single-occupancy rooms, which may impact facility design and staffing needs.
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Primary sponsor
Jeffrey Rosario Turco
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
Jeffrey Rosario Turco
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Bill H.795 194th (Current)
An Act promoting infection prevention and privacy for residents of nursing homes
By Representative Turco of Winthrop, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 795) of Jeffrey Rosario Turco relative to single-occupancy rooms in nursing homes. Elder Affairs.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Jeffrey Rosario Turco
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.795
| 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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