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MA H795
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrey Turco
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AI Summary
- Nursing home residents would have the right to single-occupancy rooms unless they or their guardian mutually agrees to share with a spouse or one other resident
- Bathrooms cannot be shared with any other person when a resident occupies a room alone
- Existing licensed facilities have 3 years from the act's effective date to achieve compliance; requirements apply immediately to new construction or substantial renovations
- Executive Office of Health and Human Services must seek federal approval for rate increases to cover single-occupancy room costs if necessary
- Department of Public Health must issue regulations promoting single rooms and bathrooms, with funding priority given to projects that reconfigure facilities for single occupancy
Legislative Description
Promoting infection prevention and privacy for residents of nursing homes
Last Action
Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
9/3/2025
Committee Referrals
Elder Affairs2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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