S 165
An Act to update Nicky's Law to protect individuals with disabilities in MassHealth day habilitation programs
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Bill overview
This bill, known as ‘Nicky’s Law,’ aims to strengthen protections for individuals with disabilities participating in MassHealth day habilitation programs. It updates existing legislation to ensure these programs provide adequate support and safeguards for participants. The bill seeks to improve the quality and accessibility of services offered within these programs, focusing on the well-being of individuals with disabilities.
Key provisions
- Updates existing legislation to enhance protections for individuals with disabilities in day habilitation programs.
- Aims to improve the quality of services provided within MassHealth day habilitation programs.
- Specifically targets the needs of individuals with disabilities participating in these programs.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- The Senate Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities reported favorably on the bill.
- The Senate recommended that the bill ought to pass.
- The bill was read third and passed to be engrossed.
- The House referred the bill to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Who is affected
- Individuals with disabilities
- Families of individuals with disabilities
- MassHealth recipients
- Day habilitation program participants
- Healthcare providers
Notable changes
- Updates existing ‘Nicky’s Law’ to address gaps in protections.
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Primary sponsor
Michael O. Moore
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Bill S.165 194th (Current)
An Act to update Nicky's Law to protect individuals with disabilities in MassHealth day habilitation programs
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 165) of Michael O. Moore, Hannah Kane, David Paul Linsky, Colleen M. Garry and others for legislation to protect individuals with disabilities in MassHealth day habilitation programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Michael O. Moore Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means Special Attachments: Committee - Senate member votes
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Bill History
Displaying 9 actions for Bill S.165
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 6/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 6/26/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
| 9/11/2025 | Senate | Committee recommended ought to pass |
| 9/11/2025 | Senate | Read, rules suspended, read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 9/18/2025 | Senate | Taken out of the Orders of the Day |
| 9/18/2025 | Senate | Read third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed |
| 9/22/2025 | House | Read; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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