Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts H3506: An Act relative to digital inclusion for seniors
Status: Failed, April 6, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:
SECTION 1. Chapter 25C of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:- Section 10. (a) For the purpose of this section, the following terms shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings: “Low-income seniors”, individuals aged 65 or older whose household income does not exceed 200 per cent of the federal poverty level. “Senior living facilities”, residential facilities primarily serving seniors, including assisted living communities and nursing homes. “The office”, the executive office of housing and livable communities. “The program”, the low-income senior internet subsidy program. “Wi-Fi hotspot”, wireless internet access points enabling residents to connect to the internet. (b) The department shall establish and administer the low-income senior internet subsidy program that shall provide financial assistance to eligible seniors for internet services. The department shall: (i) offer monthly subsidies of up to $50 to offset the cost of home internet services; and (ii) partner with internet service providers to offer discounted plans tailored to low-income seniors. (c) Subject to appropriation, the office shall allocate grants to senior living facilities for the installation and maintenance of free public Wi-Fi hotspots. Grants shall prioritize funding for: (i) facilities serving communities with limited digital infrastructure; or (ii) high concentrations of low-income residents. (d) The department shall collect public feedback from senior living facilities and low-income …
Sponsors
- Tara Hong (D) · primary sponsor
- Kelly Pease (R, 4th Hampden)
- Francisco Paulino (D)
- Samantha Montaño (D)
- Liz Miranda (D)
- John Marsi (R, 6th Worcester)
- Russell Holmes (D, 6th Suffolk)
- Colleen Garry (D)
- Mike Connolly (D, 26th Middlesex)
Latest actions
- : Accompanied a study order, see H5323
- : Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- : Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025
- : Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
- : Senate concurred
- : Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
Common questions
- What is H3506?
- H3506 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act relative to digital inclusion for seniors.
- What is the status of H3506?
- Failed as of April 6, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5323 (April 6, 2026).
- Who sponsored H3506?
- Tara Hong (D), with 8 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for H3506?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3506
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