H 772
An Act establishing a commission to study the financial abuse of elders
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This bill creates a commission to investigate and study the issue of financial abuse against older adults in Massachusetts. The commission will include members of the General Court and other relevant experts. Its purpose is to gain a better understanding of the extent, causes, and potential solutions to this growing problem, ultimately aiming to protect vulnerable seniors. The commission’s findings will be used to inform future policies and interventions.
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Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida
Colleen M. Garry
John C. Velis
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Bill H.772 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a commission to study the financial abuse of elders
By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury and Senator Velis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 772) of Hannah Kane, John C. Velis and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the financial abuse of elders. Elder Affairs.
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Presenters: Hannah Kane , John C. Velis
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.772
| 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 |
| 11/20/2025 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4749 |
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