Bill > S1560

This bill establishes the Human Service Transportation (HST) Consumer Advisory Board within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to improve non-emergency transportation services for persons with disabilities across Massachusetts. The 13-member board will include 11 voting members appointed by the governor (representing various disability and senior care organizations) and two non-voting members (the secretary of health and human services and the MassHealth director). The board's key responsibilities include conducting at least six public meetings annually, hosting two virtual consumer listening sessions per year, and producing an annual report detailing recommendations for improving transportation services. These recommendations will be submitted to various legislative committees and transportation officials by December 1st each year, with the goal of identifying challenges, solutions, and opportunities to enhance transportation services for vulnerable populations in both rural and urban communities. The human services transportation office will staff the board, assist with its activities, and provide updates on how they are implementing the board's recommendations, ultimately aiming to ensure safe and reliable transportation services for consumers with special needs.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1560