Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 476: An Act establishing a special commission on a statewide long-term services and supports benefit program
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 476 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing a special commission on a statewide long-term services and supports benefit program. Primary sponsor: Pat Jehlen (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (October 16, 2025): Accompanied a new draft, see S2645.
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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. 476) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to establish a special commission on a statewide long-term services and supports benefit program. Elder Affairs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Jehlen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Middlesex |
| Joan Lovely | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Essex |
“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 new draft, see S2645
- 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
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Elder Affairs