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MA H5243

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/17/2026

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Stanley

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 7 of Chapter 94C of the General Laws by adding subsection (k)
  • Requires the commissioner to create regulations for registering rest homes licensed under Chapter 111, section 71
  • Allows designated "Responsible Persons" employed by registered rest homes to administer medication to residents who cannot self-administer
  • Filed on 2/11/2026 by Representative Thomas M. Stanley (9th Middlesex) with 6 co-sponsors
  • Referred to the Joint Committee on Aging and Independence

Legislative Description

Relative to medication administration in rest homes

Last Action

Senate concurred

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Aging and Independence3/5/2026
Rules2/17/2026

Full Bill Text

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