H 798
An Act requiring dignity, privacy, and safety for residents in nursing homes and rest homes
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve the quality of life for residents in nursing homes and rest homes by ensuring they experience dignity, privacy, and safety. It seeks to establish and enforce standards related to these areas within these facilities. The bill was referred to the Elder Affairs committee and subsequently to the Aging and Independence committee for study.
Key provisions
- Requires nursing homes and rest homes to implement policies and procedures that protect resident dignity.
- Establishes privacy protections for residents, including control over their living spaces and personal information.
- Mandates safety measures to prevent abuse, neglect, and exploitation of residents.
- Requires facilities to provide adequate staffing levels to meet resident needs.
- Creates a process for residents and their families to report concerns about care.
- Directs the Department of Public Health to conduct regular inspections of facilities.
- Promotes resident autonomy and choice in their care.
Who is affected
- Residents of nursing homes and rest homes
- Nursing homes and rest homes
- Families of nursing home residents
- Staff of nursing homes and rest homes
- The Department of Public Health
Notable changes
- The bill mandates specific policies and procedures related to dignity, privacy, and safety.
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Primary sponsor
Thomas P. Walsh
Cosponsor
Thomas P. Walsh
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Bill H.798 194th (Current)
An Act requiring dignity, privacy, and safety for residents in nursing homes and rest homes
By Representative Walsh of Peabody, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 798) of Thomas P. Walsh relative to the dignity, privacy, and safety of residents in nursing homes and rest homes. Elder Affairs.
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Presenter: Thomas P. Walsh
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.798
| 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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