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MA H655
MA H655Requiring dignity, privacy, and safety for residents in nursing homes and rest homes
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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
Relative to the dignity, privacy, and safety of residents in nursing homes and rest homes. Elder Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill aims to enhance the dignity, privacy, and safety of residents in nursing homes and rest homes in Massachusetts. It requires nursing homes and rest homes to submit a plan to the Department of Public Health demonstrating how they will treat all residents with dignity, ensure single-occupancy rooms with individual lavatories by July 1, 2024 (with a possible extension), and provide residents the option of in-room dining at no additional cost. The bill also prohibits the use of three-person rooms and imposes a $1,000 per day fine for each deficient room, unless a waiver is granted for the single-occupancy requirement deadline.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4537 (on 04/29/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H655 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H655.pdf |
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