MA H4155

Bill

MA H4155

Resolve establishing a durable power of attorney review commission

Introduced
09/30/2021

In Committee
09/30/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition of David Paul Linsky for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) of the provisions governing durable power of attorney as codified and administered in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a special legislative commission to review and investigate the provisions governing durable power of attorney in Massachusetts. The commission will examine how durable power of attorney is codified and administered, how it is used in practice, the uniformity of documents and practices, the risk and prevalence of fraud or financial abuse, the protections in Massachusetts laws and policies, and legal pathways for those who have been financially abused. The commission will include representatives from various state agencies, the judiciary, the legislature, and advocacy organizations, and will seek input from relevant stakeholders. The commission is tasked with making recommendations for potential legislative changes and related policies to ensure these powers are not used to abuse, mislead, or mistreat those under a durable power of attorney.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

David Linsky (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4155

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4155
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4155.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1315	Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to chronic disease care self-management	Accompanied a study order, see H5201	Similar To
H3140	Resolve establishing a study of public safety & security facilities	No further action taken	Similar To
H3216	Resolve relative to the commemoration of Governor James and General John Sullivan	Accompanied a study order, see H4969	Similar To
H3688	Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to the existential threat posed by nuclear weapons to the commonwealth of Massachusetts	No further action taken	Similar To
H3698	Resolve establishing a Deborah Samson memorial commission	Accompanied a new draft, see H4873	Similar To
H4844	Study Order	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
H877	Resolve to review, consider, and evaluate, and to establish a suitable body and/or special commission to consider climate change economic consequences	Accompanied a study order, see H5041	Similar To
S570	Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to mattress recycling	Accompanied a new draft, see S2922	Similar To

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