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MA S428

Resolve relative to a special community care retirement communities commission


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

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to a special community care retirement communities commission. Elder Affairs.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a special commission to study the regulation of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) in order to protect the consumer and financial rights of residents. The commission will consist of representatives from the legislature, government agencies, and various stakeholder organizations, as well as CCRC residents. The commission will examine CCRC residence and care contracts, financial viability, entrance fee policies, regulatory oversight, and marketing practices, with the goal of making recommendations for changes in laws or regulations to assist potential residents in evaluating CCRCs and to ensure the appropriate care is provided to CCRC residents. The commission is required to submit a report with its recommendations within one year of the bill's effective date.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2650 (on 02/03/2022)

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