S 2085
An Act to improve long-term care staffing and dignity for caregivers
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve the quality of care and working conditions for individuals providing long-term care in Massachusetts. It proposes several programs, including training opportunities, tuition reimbursements, and tax credits, to support caregivers and increase staffing levels in long-term care facilities. The goal is to enhance the dignity and well-being of both caregivers and those they care for.
Key provisions
- Provides tuition reimbursements for long-term care workers.
- Offers tax credits to caregivers.
- Supports training programs for long-term care staff.
- Aims to increase staffing levels in long-term care facilities.
- Focuses on improving the dignity and quality of care for residents.
- Addresses workforce challenges within the long-term care sector.
Who is affected
- Long-term care facility staff
- Family members and individuals providing long-term care
- Residents of long-term care facilities
- Caregivers
- The long-term care industry in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Introduces financial incentives for caregivers to enter and remain in the field.
- Potentially addresses staffing shortages within long-term care facilities.
- May lead to improved training standards for long-term care workers.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Bruce E. Tarr
Cosponsors
Bruce E. Tarr
Peter J. Durant
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Bill S.2085 194th (Current)
An Act to improve long-term care staffing and dignity for caregivers
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2085) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to improve long-term care staffing and dignity for caregivers through training, tuition reimbursements, tax credits and other programs. Revenue.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Bruce E. Tarr Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Revenue
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.2085
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 9/5/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 9/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/16/2025 from 10:30 AM-12:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 4/1/2026 | Senate | Reporting date extended to Thursday June 25, 2026 |
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