Massachusetts 192nd Legislature (2021-2022) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 12 D · 3 R cosponsors

H 1305 — An Act allowing spouses as caregivers

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see H5201

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 29, 2021. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 19 sponsors

    1 primary, 18 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (12 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

By Mr. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1305) of Norman J. Orrall and others relative to authorizing spouses to be caregivers in the adult foster care and personal attendant programs. Health Care Financing.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see H5201

  2. Hearing scheduled for 09/14/2021 from 11:00 AM-02:00 PM in Virtual Hearing

  3. Senate concurred

  4. Referred to the committee on Health Care Financing

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 18 co-sponsors · 185 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (18)

Not signed on (185)

185 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

healthcare labor
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Frequently asked questions

What does H 1305 do?
By Mr. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1305) of Norman J. Orrall and others relative to authorizing spouses to be caregivers in the adult foster care and personal attendant programs. Health Care Financing.
Who sponsors H 1305?
H 1305 is sponsored by Angelo L. D'Emilia, Tram T. Nguyen (Democrat), Mike Connolly (Democrat), Jacob R. Oliveira (Democrat), Kathleen R. LaNatra (Democrat), Steven Ultrino (Democrat), Bruce E. Tarr (Republican), Natalie M. Higgins (Democrat), Mindy Domb (Democrat), Norman J. Orrall (Republican), Lindsay N. Sabadosa (Democrat), John Barrett, III (Democrat), Steven S. Howitt (Republican), Mathew J. Muratore, Susan Williams Gifford, Colleen M. Garry (Democrat), David Allen Robertson (Democrat), Josh S. Cutler, and Carol A. Doherty (Democrat).
What is the current status of H 1305?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 29, 2021. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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