S 490
An Act relative to family visitation with a vulnerable adult
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to improve and standardize family visitation rights for vulnerable adults in Massachusetts. It aims to ensure that families have reasonable and regular opportunities to visit their loved ones residing in long-term care facilities or other settings where vulnerable adults receive care. The legislation intends to clarify existing regulations and establish clear guidelines for visitation, promoting family involvement and well-being. It also supports ongoing efforts to enhance the protection and support of vulnerable adults.
Key provisions
- Establishes guidelines for family visitation in long-term care facilities.
- Clarifies the process for requesting and scheduling family visits.
- Addresses potential barriers to visitation, such as scheduling conflicts or facility policies.
- Promotes consistent application of visitation rights across different care settings.
- Supports the development of visitation policies that prioritize family involvement.
- Requires facilities to maintain records of visitation.
- Ensures that visitation rights are respected and upheld.
- Allows for exceptions to visitation rules based on individual circumstances.
Who is affected
- Vulnerable adults
- Families of vulnerable adults
- Long-term care facilities
- Elder Affairs
- Aging and Independence committees
Notable changes
- Provides more specific guidelines for family visitation.
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Primary sponsor
Bruce E. Tarr
Cosponsors
Bruce E. Tarr
Peter J. Durant
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Bill S.490 194th (Current)
An Act relative to family visitation with a vulnerable adult
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 490) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to family visitation with a vulnerable adult. Elder Affairs.
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Presenter: Bruce E. Tarr
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.490
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Elder Affairs |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 5/19/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/24/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 |
| 6/27/2025 | Joint | Referred, pursuant to an order adopted by the two branches, to the committee on Aging and Independence |
| 12/18/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2887 |
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