MA S362

Bill

Establishing a statewide adopt-a-senior program

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
03/29/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish the adopt a senior program. Elder Affairs.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a statewide "Adopt-A-Senior" volunteer program to assist seniors with snow removal, property or home maintenance services. The program, which is subject to appropriation or the receipt of gifts, grants, and awards, will be administered by the Secretary of Elder Affairs. The key provisions include coordinating with agencies and organizations to use community service and volunteerism, establishing a registry of available volunteers, matching and placing volunteers with seniors, encouraging corporate community involvement, and creating a system of volunteer incentives to aid in recruiting and registration.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Paul McMurtry (D), James Murphy (D), Mike Rush (D),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/29/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S362

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S362
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S362.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1293	Promoting police and youth partnership	No further action taken	Similar To
S1038	Establishing a Commonwealth citizen service initiative	Accompanied a new draft, see S2449	Similar To
S2449	Establishing a Commonwealth citizen service initiative	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To

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