S2555
An Act to improve Massachusetts home care.
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill aims to enhance home care services in Massachusetts. It seeks to improve access to and the quality of support provided to individuals receiving home care, focusing on expanding eligibility criteria and strengthening service delivery. The legislation intends to address gaps in the current system and ensure that more residents have access to the care they need in their homes. It builds upon previous efforts to reform home care in the state.
Key provisions
- Expands eligibility criteria for home care services.
- Strengthens the training and certification requirements for home care providers.
- Increases funding for home care programs.
- Improves coordination between home care agencies and other healthcare providers.
- Addresses workforce shortages in the home care sector.
- Establishes a process for monitoring and evaluating the quality of home care services.
- Promotes the use of technology to support home care delivery.
Who is affected
- Individuals receiving home care services in Massachusetts
- Home care agencies
- Families of individuals receiving home care
- Healthcare providers
- The elderly and disabled population in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The bill updates existing home care regulations to align with evolving needs.
- It introduces measures to address workforce challenges within the home care industry.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Aging and Independence
Cosponsors
Adam J. Scanlon
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Dylan A. Fernandes
James B. Eldridge
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yoursRead the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.
Bill S.2555 194th (Current)
An Act to improve Massachusetts home care.
Senate, July 25 -- The committee on Aging and Independence to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 470) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Michael O. Moore, Paul K. Frost, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve Massachusetts home care, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2555).
View Text Print Preview Download PDF
Bill Information
Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Aging and Independence Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
Tabs
Bill History Cosponsors Committee Vote Fiscal Note
Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.2555
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/21/2025 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Aging and Independence |
| 7/21/2025 | Senate | New draft of S470 |
| 7/21/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 12/18/2025 | Senate | Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
Similar Bills
S.470 194th (Current)
An Act to improve Massachusetts home care
S.380 193rd (2023 - 2024)
An Act to improve Massachusetts home care
H.789 194th (Current)
An Act to improve Massachusetts home care
H.4306 194th (Current)
An Act to improve Massachusetts home care
H.4706 194th (Current)
An Act to improve Massachusetts home care
The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The General Court provides this information as a public service and while we endeavor to keep the data accurate and current to the best of our ability, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.