H5612

Relative to home care services

Chamber Passed·7/29/26
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H5612 ensures home care services for ALS patients regardless of age.

Massachusetts H5612 amends the General Laws to guarantee home care services for individuals diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), irrespective of their age, provided they meet other eligibility criteria. The bill tasks the Department of Health and Human Services with ensuring these services are accessible and mandates relevant agencies to create necessary regulations for implementation.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 157–0 · Jul 29
Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House Passed to be engrossed - 157 YEAS to 0 NAYS

157 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

D

History

Jul 30

Senate

Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

Jul 29

House

Reported from the committee on House Ways and Means

Jul 29

House

Pending new draft of H762