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Introduced
04/30/2020
04/30/2020
In Committee
04/30/2020
04/30/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to protect the rights of assisted living residents; and the petition of Christine P. Barber and others relative to protecting the rights of assisted living residents, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2670).
AI Summary
This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to prohibit assisted living residences from requiring residents or prospective residents to waive or limit the residence's liability for loss of personal property or injury due to negligence, or to waive any benefit or right conferred by statutes or regulations intended to protect residents. The bill also amends Chapter 93A to explicitly include such acts as unfair or deceptive practices under the law, which provides additional protections for consumers.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (27)
Christine Barber (D),
Will Brownsberger (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Lori Ehrlich (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Danielle Gregoire (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Bradford Hill (R),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Kay Khan (D),
David Linsky (D),
Christina Minicucci (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
José Tosado (D),
Paul Tucker (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Elder Affairs (J)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 04/30/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2670 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2670.pdf |
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