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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to protecting the rights of assisted living residents. Elder Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill aims to enhance the protection of the rights of assisted living residents in Massachusetts. It amends the existing law by requiring assisted living residences, including those operated by continuing care facilities, to comply with relevant state laws, such as chapters 186 and 239 of the general laws. The bill also directs the Attorney General to promulgate regulations under Chapter 93A to safeguard the consumer rights of assisted living residents against unfair or deceptive practices, and to establish that violations of these regulations, as well as the regulations under Chapter 19, shall be considered violations of Chapter 93A. The Attorney General is required to implement these new regulations within one year of the bill's passage.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (9)
Christine Barber (D)*,
John Barrett (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
David Linsky (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5029 (on 07/20/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H728 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H728.pdf |
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