MA H2888

Bill

Creating a task force on Massachusetts older adults of all incomes

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a task force (including members of the General Court) on older adults of all incomes. Elder Affairs.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a task force on older adults of all incomes in Massachusetts. The task force will study the demographic and geographic profile of the aging population, their program and support needs, retirement and work status, and community engagement. The task force will identify current and future needs of the older adult population and make recommendations for strategies to provide culturally and linguistically competent services and opportunities across all income levels. The task force consists of 15 members, including legislators, state officials, and representatives from various organizations and the older adult community. The task force will file a report with recommendations within 18 months and expire after two years.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (22)

Bruce Ayers (D), James Cantwell (D), Daniel Cullinane (D), Mike Day (D), Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D), Sean Garballey (D), Denise Garlick (D), Colleen Garry (D), Carmine Gentile (D), Ken Gordon (D), Jonathan Hecht (D), Pat Jehlen (D), Robert Koczera (D), Barbara L'Italien (D), Joe McGonagle (D), Jerry Parisella (D), Denise Provost (D), John Rogers (D), José Tosado (D), Steve Ultrino (D), Chris Walsh (D), Susannah Whipps (I),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4659 (on 06/27/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2888

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2888
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2888.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1764	Regarding regulation of directory assistance	Accompanied a study order, see H4651	Similar To
H2077	Relative to assisting elders and people with disabilities in the Commonwealth	No further action taken	Similar To
H2238	Establishing a task force on elderly and disabled persons residing in public housing	Accompanied a study order, see H4791	Similar To
H334	Increasing the penalties for unfair and deceptive actions perpetrated against persons with disabilities and senior citizens	Accompanied a study order, see H4659	Similar To
H346	Authorizing the establishment of senior citizen safety zones	Accompanied a study order, see H4659	Similar To
H4659	Elder Affairs	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
H82	To provide an income tax exemption for families caring for their elderly relatives at home	No further action taken	Similar To
H971	Relative to assault and battery on the elderly or disabled	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
H972	Relative to assault and battery on the elderly with a deadly weapon	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
S339	Providing the elderly access to electronic billing services	Accompanied a study order, see S2419	Similar To

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