Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 841: An Act to support equal access to community care for elders and persons with disabilities
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 841 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to support equal access to community care for elders and persons with disabilities. Primary sponsor: Jo Comerford (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see S2931.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 841) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Brendan P. Crighton, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the Senate for legislation to support equal access to community care for elders and the disabled. Health Care Financing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Comerford | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Brendan Crighton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Third Essex |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Pat Jehlen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Middlesex |
| Jason Lewis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Fifth Middlesex |
| Mike Moore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Worcester |
| Patrick O'Connor | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Jake Oliveira | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester |
| Becca Rausch | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk, Worcester and Middlesex |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex 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
- Accompanied a study order, see S2931
- Hearing scheduled for 07/01/2025 from 10:00 AM-12:30 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Health Care Financing