Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 2555: An Act to improve Massachusetts home care.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 2555 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on July 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to improve Massachusetts home care. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Aging and Independence. It lists 20 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 18, 2025): 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.
Senate, July 25 -- The committee on Aging and Independence to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 470) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Michael O. Moore, Paul K. Frost, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve Massachusetts home care, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2555).
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 17 · Independent 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Aging and Independence | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mike Brady | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Manny Cruz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Essex |
| 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 |
| Dylan Fernandes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Plymouth and Barnstable |
| Paul Frost | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 7th Worcester |
| Carmine Gentile | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Middlesex |
| Pat Jehlen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Middlesex |
| John Keenan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Plymouth |
| Jason Lewis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Fifth Middlesex |
| Paul Mark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin and Hampshire |
| Liz Miranda | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Suffolk |
| Mike Moore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Worcester |
| Patrick O'Connor | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Pavel Payano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Essex |
| Becca Rausch | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk, Worcester and Middlesex |
| Adam Scanlon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Bristol |
| Susannah Whipps | Co-sponsor | Independent | House | 2nd Franklin |
“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 and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
- New draft of S470
- Reported from the committee on Aging and Independence