S.2084

Increase the personal needs allowance of nursing facility residents from $75.00 to $100 per month.

Introduced·1/16/26
Introduced Text

Increases the personal needs allowance for nursing facility residents from $75 to $100 per month.

This bill amends the General Laws to increase the personal needs allowance for nursing facility residents from $75 to $100 per month. The change is set to take effect on July 1, 2026. This allowance is intended to cover personal expenses for residents in nursing facilities.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further study

8 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

RD

Calendar

May 26

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Hearing

History

May 26

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 22

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/26/2026)

Jan 16

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance