Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 796: An Act to establish the office of older adult advocate
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 796 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to establish the office of older adult advocate. Primary sponsor: Steve Ultrino (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5310 (under House Rule 27).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 796) of Steven Ultrino and Amy Mah Sangiolo for legislation to establish the office of elder advocate. Elder Affairs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Ultrino | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33rd Middlesex |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Amy Sangiolo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th 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
- Accompanied a study order, see H5310 (under House Rule 27)
- Referred, pursuant to an order adopted by the two branches, to the committee on Aging and Independence
- Hearing scheduled for 06/24/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Elder Affairs