H 4558
An Act establishing a commission on aging disabled adults
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a commission on aging disabled adults in Massachusetts to study the needs of this population and recommend improvements to access benefits and services. The commission will consist of diverse representatives from various organizations and stakeholder groups, including government agencies, advocacy groups, and individuals with lived experience. It aims to improve access to care, reduce disparities, and promote independence for aging disabled adults and their caregivers.
Key provisions
- Creates a commission to study the needs of aging disabled adults in Massachusetts.
- The commission will include representatives from various sectors, such as government, advocacy groups, and individuals with disabilities.
- The commission is tasked with investigating health, housing, financial, and social needs.
- It will make recommendations to improve access to benefits and services.
- The commission will examine policies and practices to ensure equality of access and treatment.
- It will assess funding and programming needs to enhance services.
- The commission will consider best practices from other states.
- It will submit regular reports to the governor and the legislature.
Who is affected
- Aging disabled adults
- Caregivers of aging disabled adults
- Government agencies
- Advocacy groups
- Healthcare providers
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Aging and Independence
Cosponsor
Jr. John J. Lawn
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Bill H.4558 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a commission on aging disabled adults
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Aging and Independence Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4558
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 10/2/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Aging and Independence |
| 10/2/2025 | House | New draft of H775 |
| 10/2/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 10/27/2025 | House | Discharged to the committee on House Rules |
| 11/6/2025 | House | Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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