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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to strengthen the direct care and dementia workforce. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to strengthen the direct care and dementia workforce in Massachusetts. It does this by establishing a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pilot program that provides free CNA training and testing to up to 1,000 individuals in areas with high direct care workforce shortages, and connecting those graduates with partner employers. The bill also requires the establishment of a home health aide to certified nursing assistant to licensed practical nurse (HHA-CNA-LPN) career pathway program in geographically diverse areas of the state experiencing workforce shortages. The executive office of health and human services is required to coordinate public awareness campaigns and provide financial incentives for CNA pilot program graduates who work in long-term care or home and community-based services for at least 12 months. The bill also requires reports on the results and recommendations for further action related to these programs.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (22)
Paul Mark (D)*,
Mike Barrett (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Lydia Edwards (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Ryan Fattman (R),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Susan Gifford (R),
Vanna Howard (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Brian Murray (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Jake Oliveira (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Dan Sena (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Walter Timilty (D),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Last Action
Accompanied H2245 (on 03/25/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1408 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1408.pdf |
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