S 492
An Act protecting the rights of older adults and people with disabilities
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Bill overview
This bill aims to strengthen the rights and protections for older adults and people with disabilities residing in nursing homes within Massachusetts. It seeks to ensure these vulnerable populations receive appropriate care and have their rights respected. The legislation focuses on improving oversight and accountability within nursing home facilities. Specifically, it supports a study order to examine related issues.
Key provisions
- Requires nursing homes to provide adequate staffing levels.
- Establishes a process for reporting and investigating abuse and neglect.
- Mandates regular inspections of nursing homes.
- Supports a study order to examine related issues.
- Ensures access to legal assistance for residents.
- Promotes resident autonomy and choice.
- Requires facilities to provide accessible information to residents and their families.
- Addresses potential gaps in current protections.
Who is affected
- Older adults
- People with disabilities
- Nursing home residents
- Families of nursing home residents
- Nursing home facilities
Notable changes
- The bill mandates increased oversight of nursing homes.
- It establishes a framework for addressing abuse and neglect complaints.
- The study order will examine related issues within the nursing home system.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Bruce E. Tarr
Cosponsors
Bruce E. Tarr
James B. Eldridge
Peter J. Durant
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Bill S.492 194th (Current)
An Act protecting the rights of older adults and people with disabilities
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 492) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to protect the rights of older adults and people with disabilities in nursing homes. Elder Affairs.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Bruce E. Tarr
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.492
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Elder Affairs |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House 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 |
| 12/18/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2887 |
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