H 773
An Act relative to transparent name changes in nursing facilities
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve transparency around name changes in nursing facilities. Currently, residents and their families may not always be fully informed about or have a say in these changes, which can impact the level of care and familiarity for residents. The bill requires nursing facilities to provide clear and timely notification to residents, their families, and guardians about any planned name changes, and to document the reasons for the change. It also mandates that facilities maintain a record of all name changes and make this information available for review.
Key provisions
- Nursing facilities must notify residents, families, and guardians of planned name changes.
- Facilities must document the reasons for name changes.
- Facilities must maintain records of all name changes.
- This information must be accessible for review by relevant parties.
- The bill intends to ensure residents retain familiarity with their care environment.
Who is affected
- Nursing facility residents
- Residents’ families
- Nursing facility staff
- Nursing facilities
Notable changes
- Requires documented notification of name changes.
- Mandates record-keeping of name changes.
- Increases transparency for residents and families.
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Primary sponsor
Sally P. Kerans
Cosponsor
Sally P. Kerans
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Bill H.773 194th (Current)
An Act relative to transparent name changes in nursing facilities
By Representative Kerans of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 773) of Sally P. Kerans relative to transparent name changes in nursing facilities. Elder Affairs.
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Presenter: Sally P. Kerans
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.773
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Elder Affairs |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/27/2025 | Joint | Referred, pursuant to an order adopted by the two branches, to the committee on Aging and Independence |
| 9/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/30/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5310 (under House Rule 27) |
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