H 798

Massachusetts House bill in Session 194.

Status: failed. Latest action: March 30, 2026.

An Act requiring dignity, privacy, and safety for residents in nursing homes and rest homes.

Bill ID MA-194-H-798
Session 194
Status failed
Committee Aging and Independence
House failed 2026-03-30
Privacy / Data / Technology
Summary

Section 1. Pursuant to the provisions of section 3, of chapter 111 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, the department shall promulgate regulations ...

Sponsor
Walsh, Thomas P.
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-02-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-30 Status failed
2026-03-30 Latest Action Accompanied a study order, see H5310 (under House Rule 27)
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