Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 487: An Act relative to councils on 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 487 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to councils on aging. Primary sponsor: Mark Montigny (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 21, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee as changed and referred to the committee on Senate Rules.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 487) of Mark C. Montigny, Rebecca L. Rausch and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to councils on aging. Elder Affairs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Montigny | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Bristol and Plymouth |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Becca Rausch | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk, Worcester and 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
- 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