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MA S1594
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Patrick O'Connor
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AI Summary
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Prohibits facilities from transferring patients with Alzheimer's, dementia, or other psychiatric illnesses off-premises for medication adjustments without consent from the patient, guardian, or legally responsible person
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Amends Chapter 19D, Section 9 of the General Laws to add this protection as a new clause (19) for assisted living facility residents
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Amends Chapter 111, Section 70E of the General Laws to add the same protection as a new clause (p) under the patients' bill of rights
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Similar legislation was previously filed in the 2023-2024 session as Senate Bill 1438
Legislative Description
To protect patients with Alzheimer's, dementia, and other psychiatric illnesses
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2790
12/4/2025