Bill > H765

This bill modifies existing Massachusetts law regarding local Councils on Aging by making several updates to their operational language and responsibilities. Specifically, the bill expands the description of council activities from "carrying out programs" to "carrying out programs and delivering services", and changes the terminology from addressing "problems of the aging" to addressing the "needs of older adults", which reflects a more contemporary and person-centered approach to elder care. The bill also updates administrative terminology by replacing "clerks" with "staff" and adds a provision that for advisory councils, the director may appoint staff and employees consistent with municipal needs. These changes appear designed to provide more flexibility and clarity for local Councils on Aging in Massachusetts, potentially allowing them to more comprehensively support and serve older community members by broadening their defined scope of work and administrative capabilities.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H765