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MA S377

MA S377
Establishing a statewide adopt-a-senior program


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
12/16/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish the adopt a senior program. Elder Affairs.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a statewide "Adopt-A-Senior" volunteer program to assist seniors with snow removal and property or home maintenance services. The Secretary of the Department of Elder Affairs is authorized to administer the program, which includes coordinating with other agencies and organizations, establishing a registry and procedures for matching volunteers with seniors, encouraging corporate involvement, and creating a system of volunteer incentives.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee as changed and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 12/16/2019)

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