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MA H5106
Relative to the governance, structure and care of veterans at the Commonwealth’s veterans’ homes
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Introduced
07/28/2022
07/28/2022
In Committee
07/31/2022
07/31/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
07/28/2022
07/28/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/04/2022
08/04/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the governance, structure and care of veterans at the Commonwealth’s veterans’ homes (House, No. 4441, amended), reports recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 5106).
AI Summary
This bill makes significant changes to the governance, structure, and care of veterans at the Commonwealth's state-operated veterans' homes. Some key provisions include:
- Establishes a Department of Veterans' Services under the supervision of a Secretary of Veterans' Services, who will manage and control all state-operated veterans' homes.
- Creates a Veterans' Homes Council to advise the Secretary and oversee the homes, with responsibilities like reviewing operations, regulations, and staffing levels.
- Requires each home to have a Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent, with the Superintendent responsible for day-to-day management and operations.
- Establishes an Ombudsperson position at each home to advocate for residents and staff.
- Mandates homes comply with federal Medicare/Medicaid certification standards and guidelines for trauma-informed care.
- Repeals existing oversight boards for the Soldiers' Home in Massachusetts and Soldiers' Home in Holyoke, transferring their responsibilities to the new governance structure.
- Makes various other changes to terminology, reporting requirements, and administrative functions related to the state's veterans' homes.
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
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 144 of the Acts of 2022 (on 08/04/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H5106 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H5106.pdf |
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