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Introduced
02/29/2024
02/29/2024
In Committee
04/22/2024
04/22/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish an LGBTQI long-term care facility bill of rights; and of Jack Patrick Lewis, Sarah K. Peake and others relative to the right, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2604).
AI Summary
This bill establishes an LGBTQI long-term care facility bill of rights. It requires all long-term care facility staff to complete training on LGBTQI-affirmative care within one year of the bill's effective date, and new hires must complete the training within one year of their hire date unless they have completed equivalent training in the past two years. The staff are also required to take this training every two years. The bill will take effect 180 days after the date of enactment.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (14)
Jo Comerford (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Sam Montaño (D),
Sarah Peake (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Elder Affairs (Joint)
Last Action
Accompanied H4193 (on 07/22/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2604 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2604.pdf |
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