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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the licensure of skilled nursing facilities. Elder Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve the licensure of skilled nursing facilities in Massachusetts. It directs the Department of Public Health to amend the existing Licensure Procedure and Suitability Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities regulations (105 CMR 153) to establish new requirements for applicants seeking a new license or a transfer of ownership for skilled nursing facilities, both for-profit and non-profit. The key changes include mandating the submission of initial financial and workforce information, creating a provisional licensure procedure for new operators, and enhancing public access to information about the licensing and suitability determination standards. The Department of Public Health is required to work with stakeholders to develop these recommendations and submit appropriate regulatory amendments within six months of the bill's passage.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (58)
Brian Ashe (D),
Bruce Ayers (D),
Ruth Balser (D),
Jennifer Benson (D),
Tony Cabral (D),
Dan Cahill (D),
Thomas Calter (D),
Linda Campbell (D),
Gerry Cassidy (D),
Tackey Chan (D),
Harriette Chandler (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
Claire Cronin (D),
Daniel Cullinane (D),
Josh Cutler (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Dan Donahue (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Carolyn Dykema (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Denise Garlick (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Carlos González (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Paul Heroux (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Russell Holmes (D),
Kevin Honan (D),
Dan Hunt (D),
Louis Kafka (D),
Jay Kaufman (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Peter Kocot (D),
John Lawn (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
David Linsky (D),
John Mahoney (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Joe McGonagle (D),
Rady Mom (D),
Frank Moran (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Harold Naughton (D),
Jim O'Day (D),
Smitty Pignatelli (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Jeff Roy (D),
Danny Ryan (D),
John Scibak (D),
José Tosado (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Aaron Vega (D),
Bud Williams (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4659 (on 06/27/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H340 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H340.pdf |
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