S 473
An Act relative to the commission on LGBTQ aging
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a Commission on LGBTQ Aging in Massachusetts. The commission’s purpose is to study the unique needs and challenges faced by LGBTQ+ seniors in the state, including access to healthcare, housing, and social services. It will also make recommendations for policies and programs to support this population. The commission will be overseen by the Department of Elder Affairs.
Key provisions
- Establish a Commission on LGBTQ Aging.
- The commission will study the needs of LGBTQ+ seniors.
- The commission will make recommendations for policies and programs.
- The commission will be overseen by the Department of Elder Affairs.
- The commission will include diverse members with expertise in aging, LGBTQ+ issues, and relevant fields.
- The commission will submit a report to the Governor and the Legislature within a specified timeframe.
- The commission will engage with LGBTQ+ seniors and organizations.
- The commission will have a defined scope of work and reporting requirements.
Who is affected
- LGBTQ+ seniors
- Massachusetts residents
- Department of Elder Affairs
- Legislature
- Elderly population
Notable changes
- This bill creates a dedicated commission to address the specific needs of LGBTQ+ seniors.
- It focuses on policy recommendations and program development.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Patricia D. Jehlen
Cosponsors
Patricia D. Jehlen
Thomas M. Stanley
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Bill S.473 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the commission on LGBTQ aging
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 473) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to the commission on LGBTQ aging. Elder Affairs.
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Presenter: Patricia D. Jehlen
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Bill History
Displaying 9 actions for Bill S.473
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Elder Affairs |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 3/31/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/14/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 6/27/2025 | Joint | Referred, pursuant to an order adopted by the two branches, to the committee on Aging and Independence |
| 7/21/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee as changed, and referred to the committee on Senate Rules |
| 11/10/2025 | Senate | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for Thursday, November 13, 2025 with an amendment, substituting therefor a new draft, see S2711 |
| 11/13/2025 | Senate | Read second |
| 11/13/2025 | Senate | New draft substituted, see S2711 |
| 11/13/2025 | Senate | Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, substituting therefor a new draft, see S2711 |
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