Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5376: An Act relative to assisted living residences in the Commonwealth
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 5376 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on April 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to assisted living residences in the Commonwealth. It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 17, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representatives Stanley of Waltham and Fiola of Fall River, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Thomas M. Stanley, Carole A. Fiola and Patricia D. Jehlen relative to assisted living residences. Aging and Independence.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carole Fiola | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Bristol |
| Pat Jehlen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Middlesex |
| Tom Stanley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th Middlesex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Hearing rescheduled to 05/11/2026 from 10:00 AM-11:10 AM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 05/11/2026 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Aging and Independence
- Referred to the committee on House Rules