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MA SD 1749

in committee

An Act requiring the certification of medical directors in skilled nursing facilities

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · upper

Quick answers

Did MA SD 1749 pass?

Not yet. MA SD 1749 is in committee as of 2025-03-10 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-03-10): House concurred

What is MA SD 1749 about?

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 488) of Jacob R. Oliveira and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to require the certification of medical directors in skilled nursing facilities. Elder Affairs.

Who sponsors MA SD 1749?

Jacob R. Oliveira is the primary sponsor of MA SD 1749, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Description

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 488) of Jacob R. Oliveira and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to require the certification of medical directors in skilled nursing facilities. Elder Affairs.

Introduced
Latest action
2025-03-10 — House concurred
Bill type
proposed bill
Last updated

Sponsors

  • Jacob R. Oliveiraprimary
  • Joanne M. Comerfordcosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2025-03-10

    Referred to the committee on Elder Affairs

    referral-committee

  2. 2025-03-10

    House concurred

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Votes

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Related bills

No related bills recorded for this bill.

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