H4306
An Act to improve Massachusetts home care
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Bill overview
This bill, H.4306, aims to enhance the services and support provided through Massachusetts’ home care programs. It seeks to improve the quality of care, expand access to services for eligible individuals, and strengthen the overall system of home care in the state. The bill includes provisions to address workforce challenges within the home care sector and streamline processes for accessing care services. It is closely related to other similar bills, H.4706, H.789, and S.2555.
Key provisions
- Increase funding for home care services.
- Address workforce shortages within the home care industry.
- Streamline the process for individuals to access home care services.
- Expand eligibility criteria for certain home care programs.
- Improve training and support for home care providers.
- Promote the use of technology to enhance care delivery.
Who is affected
- Individuals receiving home care services in Massachusetts
- Family members and caregivers of individuals receiving home care services
- Home care providers and agencies
- The Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs
Notable changes
- The bill is part of a series of similar proposals (H.4706, H.789, and S.2555) focused on improving home care in Massachusetts.
- It references amendments and substitutions with other bill numbers, indicating a potential evolution of the proposed changes.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Aging and Independence
Cosponsors
Adam J. Scanlon
Adrian C. Madaro
Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
Amy Mah Sangiolo
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Bill H.4306 194th (Current)
An Act to improve Massachusetts home care
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Sponsor: Joint Committee on Aging and Independence
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Bill History
Displaying 9 actions for Bill H.4306
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/28/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Aging and Independence |
| 7/28/2025 | House | New draft of H789 |
| 7/28/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
| 11/5/2025 | House | Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, substituting therefor a bill with the same title, see H4706 |
| 11/5/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling with the amendment pending |
| 11/5/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting for a second reading with the amendment pending |
| 11/5/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 11/5/2025 | House | Read second, amended (as recommended by the committee on House Ways and Means) |
| 11/5/2025 | House | New draft substituted, see H4706 |
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