H2364

Providing safeguards for home healthcare workers

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H2364 provides safeguards for home healthcare workers, including paid leave and safety training.

Massachusetts H2364 introduces measures to protect home healthcare workers, including nurses, physical therapists, and occupational therapists. The bill mandates that home healthcare employers provide up to seven days of paid leave for workers who are victims of assault or assault and battery in the line of duty. Employers must also conduct safety assessments before services are provided, offer annual workplace safety training, and equip workers with communication devices.

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Where it stands

Current
Health Care Financing Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jun 23, 2025

9:00 AM

Joint Committee on Public Health Hearing

Jun 23, 2025

9:00 AM

Joint Committee on Public Health Hearing

History

Jun 17

House

Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026

Mar 19

House

Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026

Dec 8, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026