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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
12/16/2019
12/16/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
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)
Bruce Ayers (D),
Edward Coppinger (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
John Rogers (D),
Mike Rush (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee as changed and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 12/16/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S377 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S377.pdf |
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