Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 480: An Act promoting infection prevention and privacy for residents of nursing homes
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 480 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act promoting infection prevention and privacy for residents of nursing homes. Primary sponsor: Joan Lovely (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 18, 2025): Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2887.
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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. 480) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to promote infection prevention and privacy for residents of nursing homes. Elder Affairs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Lovely | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Essex |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| John Keenan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Plymouth |
“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 (under JR10), see S2887
- 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