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MA S 2645

in committee

An Act establishing a special commission on a statewide long-term services and supports benefit program

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

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Did MA S 2645 pass?

Not yet. MA S 2645 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-07-09): Accompanied H4706

What is MA S 2645 about?

Senate, October 16, 2025 -- The committee on Aging and Independence to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 476) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to establish a special commission on a statewide long-term services and supports benefit program, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2645).

Who sponsors MA S 2645?

Joint Committee on Aging and Independence is the primary sponsor of MA S 2645, joined by 2 cosponsors.

Description

Senate, October 16, 2025 -- The committee on Aging and Independence to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 476) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to establish a special commission on a statewide long-term services and supports benefit program, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2645).

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-07-09 — Accompanied H4706
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Joint Committee on Aging and Independenceprimary
  • Patricia D. Jehlencosponsor
  • Joan B. Lovelycosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-07-09

    Accompanied H4706

  2. 2025-10-20

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

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  3. 2025-10-16

    Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently

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  4. 2025-10-16

    New draft of S476

  5. 2025-10-16

    Reported from the committee on Aging and Independence

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Related bills

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2645

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