Bill > H4301

This bill modifies Section 8B of Chapter 40 of the Massachusetts General Laws regarding councils on aging, making several key changes to update the language and operational guidelines. Specifically, the bill expands the description of councils' roles by adding "delivering services" to their existing mandate of carrying out programs related to older adults, and replaces the phrase "problems of the aging" with "needs of older adults" to use more respectful and person-centered terminology. The bill also updates the language around staffing, replacing "such clerks" with "staff" and adding a provision that for advisory councils, the director may appoint staff and other employees consistent with municipal needs. These changes appear aimed at providing more flexibility for local councils on aging and using more contemporary language when describing services and support for older residents.

Joint Committee on Aging and Independence (Other)

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4301