Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 492: An Act protecting the rights of older adults and people with disabilities
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 492 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act protecting the rights of older adults and people with disabilities. Primary sponsor: Bruce Tarr (Republican). 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 Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 492) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to protect the rights of older adults and people with disabilities in nursing homes. Elder Affairs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Tarr | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
| Peter Durant | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | Worcester and Hampshire |
| 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 (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