Today, July 25th, 2024 the Senate considered, debated, and passed, on a vote of 39-0, S.2889, An Act relative to long-term care and assisted living, including my amendment #53, which was unanimously adopted.

Amendment #53 requires the creation of the Taskforce on Long-Term Care Facilities in the Commonwealth, which will review the viability and sustainability of long-term care facilities making recommendations on various issues including, demand for long-term care facilities, geographic accessibility, staffing challenges and workforce support, utilization of pharmacists, policy reforms to strengthen quality of care, adequacy of payor rates and costs and impacts of financing for construction, maintenance, and transportation options.

Senators proposed 53 amendments to modify the bill, and you can view them at:

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2889/Amendments/Senate

To read the full text of the bill, visit:

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2889