Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Aging and Independence to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to aging and independence matters.
Senate, December 18, 2025 -- The committee on Aging and Independence, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 464) of Julian Cyr, Rodney M. Elliott, Rebecca L. Rausch, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen the state home care program workforce by requiring each covered employer to enter into a labor peace agreement; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 467) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to ensure senior care organization quality and accountability; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 480) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to promote infection prevention and privacy for residents of nursing homes; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 481) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to ensure older adults under the care of the Commonwealth receive dignified treatment and access to all available benefits and services.; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 483) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to provide for certification of skilled nursing facility medical directors; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 485) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to establish safe staffing levels at skilled nursing facilities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 488) of Jacob R. Oliveira and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to require the certification of medical directors in skilled nursing facilities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 490) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to family visitation with a vulnerable adult; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 491) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to improve resilience in older adults and people with disabilities during public health, environmental or technological emergencies; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 492) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to protect the rights of older adults and people with disabilities in nursing homes; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 493) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to strengthen the long-term care workforce and capital trust fund; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 494) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to nursing home policies regarding notice of vacancy; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 496) of John C. Velis for legislation to clarify accountability for policy and budgetary decision-making in nursing homes, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2887).
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12/24/2025
Senate
12/24/2025 SenateDischarged to the committee on Senate Rules
12/18/2025
Senate
12/18/2025 SenateReferred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
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Ordered, That the committee on Aging and Independence be authorized and directed to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents numbered 464, 467, 480, 481, 483, 485, 488, 490, 491, 492, 493, 494, and 496 relative to aging and independence matters.
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Ordered, That the committee on Aging and Independence be authorized and directed to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents numbered 464, 467, 480, 481, 483, 485, 488, 490, 491, 492, 493, 494, and 496 relative to aging and independence matters.