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MA SD 2017

in committee

An Act to establish the Office of Older Adult Advocate

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

Quick answers

Did MA SD 2017 pass?

Not yet. MA SD 2017 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 2017 about?

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 481) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to ensure older adults under the care of the Commonwealth receive dignified treatment and access to all available benefits and services. Elder Affairs.

Who sponsors MA SD 2017?

Paul W. Mark is the primary sponsor of MA SD 2017.

Description

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 481) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to ensure older adults under the care of the Commonwealth receive dignified treatment and access to all available benefits and services. Elder Affairs.

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

Sponsors

  • Paul W. Markprimary

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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Attribution

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