Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 479: An Act to improve transparency and accountability for residents of long-term care
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 479 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to improve transparency and accountability for residents of long-term care. Primary sponsor: Joan Lovely (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see S3012.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 479) of Joan B. Lovely and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to improve transparency and accountability for residents of long-term care. Elder Affairs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Lovely | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Essex |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
“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 study order, see S3012
- Reporting date extended to Tuesday March 10, 2026
- Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in A-2
- Referred, pursuant to an order adopted by the two branches, to the committee on Aging and Independence
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Elder Affairs