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MA H4441
Relative to the governance, structure and care of veterans at the Commonwealth’s veterans’ homes
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Introduced
02/09/2022
02/09/2022
In Committee
03/03/2022
03/03/2022
Crossed Over
03/10/2022
03/10/2022
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the governance, structure and care of veterans at the Commonwealth’s veterans’ homes
AI Summary
This bill makes several key changes to the governance, structure, and care of veterans at the Commonwealth's veterans' homes:
- It establishes a new Veterans' Homes Council to manage and control all veterans' homes in the state, appoint superintendents, and adopt standardized rules and regulations for the homes.
- It creates an Office of Veterans' Homes and Housing within the Department of Veterans' Services to coordinate and oversee the implementation of laws, regulations, and policies related to veterans' housing.
- It establishes an ombudsperson position at each veterans' home to advocate on behalf of residents and staff.
- It requires the veterans' homes to maintain certification by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and adhere to guidelines for trauma-informed care.
- It creates an independent Office of the Veteran Advocate to ensure veterans in state care receive humane and dignified treatment.
- It transitions the Soldiers' Homes in Massachusetts and Holyoke to be known as the Veterans' Homes in Chelsea and Holyoke, respectively.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (35)
Jim Arciero (D),
Ruth Balser (D),
Donnie Berthiaume (R),
Michael Brady (D),
Linda Campbell (D),
Pete Capano (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
David DeCoste (R),
Carol Doherty (D),
Paul Donato (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Danielle Gregoire (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Adam Hinds (D),
Brad Jones (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Kathy LaNatra (D),
Marc Lombardo (R),
Joan Lovely (D),
Joe McGonagle (D),
Joan Meschino (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Jerry Parisella (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Mike Rush (D),
Jon Santiago (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Bill Straus (D),
Walter Timilty (D),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Steve Xiarhos (R),
Other Sponsors (2)
Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs (J), House Committee on Ways and Means (H)
Last Action
Reported by H5106 (on 07/28/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4441 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4441.pdf |
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