H2544

Relative to nursing career pathways in long term care

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Establishes a career pathway program to support entry-level long-term care workers in becoming licensed practical nurses or registered nurses.

The bill amends Section 179 of Chapter 77 of the Acts of 2023 to create a career pathway program. This program will provide financial assistance to aides, home health aides, homemakers, and other entry-level workers in long-term care facilities, enabling them to become licensed practical nurses or registered nurses. Students from the commonwealth enrolled in a public community college or a Practical Nursing Program at a Career/Vocational institution are eligible for this support.

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Where it stands

Current
Health Care Financing Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
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

Jul 9

House

Reporting date extended to Thursday, December 31, 2026

Jan 28

House

Reported favorably by committee and referred to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing

Nov 24, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Friday, December 19, 2025