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MA S346

MA S346
Relative to LGBT awareness training for aging services providers


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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 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)

Last Action

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

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