An Act protecting the rights of older adults and people with disabilities
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S492 — An Act protecting the rights of older adults and people with disabilities
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
An Act protecting the rights of older adults and people with disabilities
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The bill enhances the protection of rights for nursing home residents and establishes mechanisms for complaint investigation and resolution.
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Chapter 111, Section 72
Notwithstanding any other general or special law, the department shall promulgate regulations to promote the dignity of residents, both permanent and temporary, of nursing homes licensed by said department that are equivalent to the protection of rights of residents of facilities licensed by the department of mental health and the department of developmental disabilities that shall be effective not later than July 1, 2027.
This provision requires the department to create regulations ensuring the dignity of nursing home residents, aligning their rights with those of residents in mental health and developmental disabilities facilities.
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Chapter 111, Section 70E
Every nursing home shall establish a Human Rights Committee which shall have the authority to receive and investigate, or investigate on its own motion, any complaints affecting the rights of residents. The department shall promulgate regulations regarding the composition, terms, and duties of said committee, and shall provide annual training for human rights committee members in its six regions.
This establishes a requirement for nursing homes to create a Human Rights Committee to address resident complaints and mandates the department to set regulations for this committee.
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Chapter 111, Section 70E
The Commissioner shall designate not less than two employees per region who shall be trained in enforcement and resolution of violations of the human rights of nursing home residents and staff. Said Human Rights Officers shall work with nursing home human rights committees to provide assistance and support in processing resident complaints.
This mandates the designation of Human Rights Officers in each region to assist in addressing violations of residents' rights.
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Chapter 111, Section 70E
Rights of Residents shall include the enumerated rights of nursing home residents, as appearing in the Omnibus Budget Reform Act of 1987, guaranteed to residents receiving Medicare or Medicaid, and which shall apply for all residents whether the resident receives Medicare or MassHealth benefits.
This ensures that all nursing home residents are granted the rights listed in the Omnibus Budget Reform Act, regardless of their payment source.
Sponsors
- Bruce E. Tarr · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (1)
- Bruce E. Tarr Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (203)
203 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does S492 do?
- An Act protecting the rights of older adults and people with disabilities
- Who sponsors S492?
- S492 is sponsored by Bruce E. Tarr (Republican).
- What is the current status of S492?
- 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 S492?
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