Bill Commons

MA H 277

in committee

An Act relative to cueing and supervision in the PCA program

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

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Did MA H 277 pass?

Not yet. MA H 277 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-08-04): Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

What is MA H 277 about?

By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 277) of James J. O'Day relative to the administration of the personal care attendant program by the Division of Medical Assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Who sponsors MA H 277?

James J. O'Day is the primary sponsor of MA H 277, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Description

By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 277) of James J. O'Day relative to the administration of the personal care attendant program by the Division of Medical Assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

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Latest action
2026-08-04 — Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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Sponsors

  • James J. O'Dayprimary
  • Joan B. Lovelycosponsor

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-08-04

    Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

    referral-committee

  2. 2026-06-17

    Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026

  3. 2026-03-19

    Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026

  4. 2025-12-08

    Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

  5. 2025-09-17

    Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing

    committee-passage-favorable,referral-committee

  6. 2025-06-03

    Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

  7. 2025-02-27

    Senate concurred

  8. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities

    referral-committee

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H277

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