Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 473: An Act relative to the commission on LGBTQ aging
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 473 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to the commission on LGBTQ aging. Primary sponsor: Pat Jehlen (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (November 13, 2025): New draft substituted, see S2711.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 473) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to the commission on LGBTQ aging. Elder Affairs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Jehlen | Primary 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
- New draft substituted, see S2711
- Read second
- Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for Thursday, November 13, 2025 with an amendment, substituting therefor a new draft, see S2711
- Bill reported favorably by committee as changed, and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
- Referred, pursuant to an order adopted by the two branches, to the committee on Aging and Independence
- Hearing scheduled for 04/14/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Elder Affairs