Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S1580 — An Act ensuring access to a resident representative in long-term care facilities

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill ensures residents in long-term care facilities have access to a representative.

The legislation guarantees that individuals living in long-term care facilities can have a resident representative. This representative will assist residents in voicing their needs and concerns.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Healthcare workers will have a clearer understanding of resident needs through effective representation.
  • Families: For families, this means their loved ones can have help expressing their needs and preferences in care.

Summary

An Act ensuring access to a resident representative in long-term care facilities

Bill Text

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S1580 do?
An Act ensuring access to a resident representative in long-term care facilities
Who sponsors S1580?
S1580 is sponsored by Mark C. Montigny (Democrat).
What is the current status of S1580?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S1580?
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