H 4301
An Act relative to councils on aging
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Bill overview
This bill amends the existing law regarding councils on aging in Massachusetts. It changes the language used to describe the council’s role, shifting the focus from addressing ‘problems of the aging’ to meeting the ‘needs of older adults.’ The bill also modifies language related to staffing within these councils, specifying that the director can appoint staff based on municipal needs, particularly for advisory councils.
Key provisions
- Changes the language to focus on ‘needs of older adults’ instead of ‘problems of the aging.’
- Modifies the wording regarding staff appointments, allowing the director to hire staff based on municipal needs.
- Specifically addresses staffing for advisory councils.
- Updates references to ‘clerks’ to ‘staff’ within the relevant section of law.
- Amends Section 8B of Chapter 40 of the General Laws.
Who is affected
- Older adults in Massachusetts
- Councils on Aging
- Municipalities in Massachusetts
- Directors of Councils on Aging
- Staff of Councils on Aging
Notable changes
- A shift in language from addressing ‘problems’ to meeting ‘needs’ of older adults.
- Clarification on the authority of the director to appoint staff.
- Revision of terminology related to council staff.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Aging and Independence
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Aging and Independence Status: Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading
Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.4301
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/28/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Aging and Independence |
| 7/28/2025 | House | New draft of H765 |
| 7/28/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 8/25/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 8/25/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 8/25/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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