H794

Clarifying responsibility for policy and budgetary decision-making in nursing homes

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H794 clarifies responsibility for policy and budgetary decision-making in nursing homes.

Massachusetts H794 amends existing law to clarify responsibility for policy and budgetary decision-making in nursing homes. It requires nursing home administrators to certify that the facility's budget and staffing are sufficient to meet the care needs of residents. If the administrator fails to assent to the sufficiency of the facility budget, they shall be suspended by the board of registration. The bill also holds administrators and medical directors criminally and civilly liable for adverse events resulting from an insufficient budget.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Sep 16, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Elder Affairs Hearing

History

Mar 30

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5310 (under House Rule 27)

Sep 3, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in A-2

Sep 3, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order