H798

Requiring dignity, privacy, and safety for residents in nursing homes and rest homes

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H798 mandates dignity, privacy, and safety for residents in nursing homes and rest homes.

Massachusetts H798 requires nursing homes and rest homes to ensure dignity, privacy, and safety for residents. It mandates that residents have the option of in-room dining without additional fees, prohibits more than three residents per room, and allows residents to opt out of sharing a room unless they choose to share with a spouse, family member, or for health reasons.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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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