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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
03/29/2018
03/29/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to the prevention and elimination of discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity and expression within the Department of Elder Affairs. Elder Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 19A of the General Laws to require the Department of Elder Affairs to develop a curriculum and training program on the prevention and elimination of discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression, as well as improving access to services for LGBTQ elders and caregivers. The training program must be completed by all providers of services who contract with or receive funding from the Department, Aging Service Access Points, or the MassHealth Office of Long Term Care, or whose services are certified by the Department. The training curriculum must be completed within 9 months of the bill's enactment, and a provider must commence the training program within 12 months of employment.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (17)
Will Brownsberger (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Jim O'Day (D),
Byron Rushing (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Walter Timilty (D),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/29/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S346 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S346.pdf |
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