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Introduced
03/30/2023
03/30/2023
In Committee
03/30/2023
03/30/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to translated certified nurses assistant exams. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill amends Massachusetts law to require that certified nursing assistant (CNA) certification exams be offered in languages other than English, including Spanish and Chinese, for CNAs who work in long-term care facilities with predominantly non-English-speaking residents. The bill also sets standards for the minimum number of training hours required for CNAs and requires facilities to provide this training within 90 days of employment. The changes are intended to support non-English-speaking individuals seeking CNA certification and employment in the state's long-term care facilities.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (26)
Tackey Chan (D)*,
James Arena-Derosa (D),
Michael Brady (D),
Carol Doherty (D),
William Driscoll Jr. (D),
Rodney Elliott (D),
Bill Galvin (D),
Carlos González (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Russell Holmes (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
John Keenan (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
David Linsky (D),
Rady Mom (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Brian Murray (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Erika Uyterhoeven (D),
Bud Williams (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4739 (on 07/01/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3609 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3609.pdf |
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