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MA S427

MA S427
Establishing a statewide adopt-a-senior program


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
12/20/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd 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, property or home maintenance services. The Department of Elder Affairs will oversee the program, which includes coordinating with other agencies, establishing a registry of volunteers, matching volunteers with seniors, encouraging corporate community involvement, and implementing a system of volunteer incentives to help recruit and register volunteers.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 12/20/2021)

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