MA H798

Requires nursing homes and rest homes to submit plans to the Department of Public Health demonstrating how they will treat all residents with dignity, including incorporating dignity standards into staff training and facility regulations

Mandates single-occupancy rooms with individual lavatories for all residents by July 1, 2027, with possible deadline extensions for facilities demonstrating good faith compliance efforts

Prohibits compelling residents to share rooms, with exceptions for married couples/partners, family members who choose to share, and individuals whose treatment plans indicate shared rooms benefit their health

Bans rooms housing three or more residents and requires facilities to offer in-room dining at no additional fee

Imposes penalties of $1,000 per day for each non-compliant room for facilities that fail to meet requirements without an approved waiver