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MA S489

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Rush

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Establishes a statewide "Adopt a Senior" volunteer program to assist seniors with snow removal, property maintenance, and home maintenance services
  • Funding contingent on appropriation or receipt of gifts, grants, and awards from public or private entities
  • Requires the Department of Elder Affairs to create a registry and registration system for available volunteers
  • Mandates procedures for matching and placing volunteers with seniors in need
  • Directs the department to establish volunteer incentive systems and encourage corporate partnership in supporting the program

Legislative Description

Establishing a statewide volunteer program to assist seniors

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

7/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means7/14/2025
Elder Affairs2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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