S.2085

To improve long-term care staffing and dignity for caregivers

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts S2085 aims to improve long-term care staffing and dignity for caregivers through training, tuition reimbursements, tax credits, and.

Massachusetts S2085 seeks to enhance long-term care staffing and dignity for caregivers by implementing several measures. It establishes a grant program for nursing facility supervisory and leadership training, aiming to improve staff satisfaction, retention, and reduce turnover. The bill also creates an extended care career ladder grant program for entry-level workers in long-term care, including English language and adult basic education training. Additionally, it mandates a tuition reimbursement program for certified nursing assistant training.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Sep 16, 2025

10:30 AM

Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing

Sep 16, 2025

10:30 AM

Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing

History

Jul 27

House

Discharged to the committee on House Rules

Jul 2

House

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the Joint Committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently

Apr 1

Senate

Reporting date extended to Thursday June 25, 2026