Bill > H3555

This bill, titled "Dissolving the Geriatric Authority of Holyoke," proposes to officially end the Geriatric Authority of Holyoke, an entity originally created in 1971. The bill states that the Authority is being dissolved because it has stopped operating any nursing home facilities or any other type of business it was empowered to conduct by the Legislature, meaning it no longer serves its original purpose. Consequently, the bill repeals the original law that established the Authority and its subsequent amendments. Importantly, the City of Holyoke will not be held responsible for any debts or obligations of the Authority, nor will the city be considered an employer or insurer for the Authority's former employees for purposes of workers' compensation or unemployment compensation. This act will become effective only after it is formally accepted by the City of Holyoke.