H5627

To improve Massachusetts home care

Final Passage·7/31/26
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H5627 aims to improve home care services by establishing licensing requirements for home care agencies, creating oversight councils.

Massachusetts H5627 introduces measures to enhance home care services by requiring licensing for home care agencies, establishing oversight councils, and mandating training for workers. The bill defines "home care agency" and "home care services," excluding certain entities from licensure. It mandates the creation of a home care oversight advisory council and a home care worker and consumer abuse stakeholder advisory committee to advise on implementation and best practices.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 153–0 · Jul 31
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

157 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

D

History

Jul 31

House

Reported from the committee of conference

Jul 31

House

Reported on H4706

Jul 31

House

Referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling