Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
HD 5682: An Act relative to medication administration in rest homes
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HD 5682 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to medication administration in rest homes. Primary sponsor: Tom Stanley (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2026): Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Aging and Independence.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Stanley of Waltham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Thomas M. Stanley, John J. Marsi and James C. Arena-DeRosa relative to medication administration in rest homes. Aging and Independence.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Stanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th Middlesex |
| James Arena-DeRosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
| Dan Donahue | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16th Worcester |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| John Marsi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Worcester |
| Brian Murray | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Worcester |
| Lindsay Sabadosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Hampshire |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 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