S.3056

Relative to medication administration in rest homes

Introduced·2/12/26
Introduced Text

Massachusetts S3056 amends medication administration rules for rest homes.

Massachusetts S3056 proposes to amend the General Laws by allowing the commissioner to create regulations for rest homes. These regulations would permit Responsible Persons employed by the rest home to administer medication to residents who cannot self-administer. This change aims to streamline the medication administration process in rest homes.

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Calendar

May 11

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Aging and Independence Hearing

May 11

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Aging and Independence Hearing

History

Jun 15

Senate

Accompanied a new draft, see S3122

May 11

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 05/11/2026 from 10:00 AM-11:10 AM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

Apr 24

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 05/11/2026 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1