Massachusetts · 194th General Court (2025-2026)

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An Act relative to the commission on LGBTQ aging

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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.

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Legislative history

8 recorded actions

Feb 27, 2025Senate

Referred to the committee on Elder Affairs

Feb 27, 2025House

House concurred

Mar 31, 2025joint

Hearing scheduled for 04/14/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in A-1

Jun 27, 2025joint

Referred, pursuant to an order adopted by the two branches, to the committee on Aging and Independence

Jul 21, 2025Senate

Bill reported favorably by committee as changed, and referred to the committee on Senate Rules

Nov 10, 2025Senate

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

Nov 13, 2025Senate

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Nov 13, 2025Senate

New draft substituted, see S2711

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An Act relative to the commission on LGBTQ aging

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