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MA S 479

in committee

An Act to improve transparency and accountability for residents of long-term care

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

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Did MA S 479 pass?

Not yet. MA S 479 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-03-12): Accompanied a study order, see S3012

What is MA S 479 about?

By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 479) of Joan B. Lovely and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to improve transparency and accountability for residents of long-term care. Elder Affairs.

Who sponsors MA S 479?

Joan B. Lovely is the primary sponsor of MA S 479, joined by 2 cosponsors.

Description

By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 479) of Joan B. Lovely and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to improve transparency and accountability for residents of long-term care. Elder Affairs.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-03-12 — Accompanied a study order, see S3012
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Joan B. Lovelyprimary
  • Joanne M. Comerfordcosponsor
  • James B. Eldridgecosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-03-12

    Accompanied a study order, see S3012

  2. 2026-01-15

    Reporting date extended to Tuesday March 10, 2026

  3. 2025-09-03

    Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in A-2

  4. 2025-06-27

    Referred, pursuant to an order adopted by the two branches, to the committee on Aging and Independence

  5. 2025-02-27

    House concurred

  6. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Elder Affairs

    referral-committee

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S479

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