Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1539: An Act to address conflicts of interest in the use of temporary nursing agencies at skilled nursing facilities
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1539 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to address conflicts of interest in the use of temporary nursing agencies at skilled nursing facilities. Primary sponsor: Dylan Fernandes (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate 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 Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1539) of Dylan A. Fernandes, Rodney M. Elliott, James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation to address conflicts of interest in the use of temporary nursing agencies at skilled nursing facilities. Public Health.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Fernandes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Plymouth and Barnstable |
| Mike Brady | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Julian Cyr | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Cape and Islands |
| Sal DiDomenico | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Suffolk |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Rodney M. Elliott | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jason Lewis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Fifth Middlesex |
| Pavel Payano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Essex |
| Adam Scanlon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Bristol |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Bill reported favorably by committee as changed, and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
- Hearing scheduled for 06/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Health