Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts H277: An Act relative to cueing and supervision in the PCA program
Status: In committee, August 4, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:
SECTION 1. Section 12 of chapter 118E of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting at the end thereof the following paragraph:- Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law to the contrary, the division shall develop or amend any standards and regulations applicable to the personal care attendant program to include as eligible members those individuals who are otherwise eligible for said program, but who require supervision and cueing in order to perform two or more activities of daily living.
Sponsors
- James O'Day (D, 14th Worcester) · primary sponsor
- Joan Lovely (D, Second Essex)
Latest actions
- : Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- : Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026
- : Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026
- : Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- : Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
- : Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- : Senate concurred
- : Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
Votes
- Committee Vote - Joint Committee on Health Care Financing (July 16, 2026): 13 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Committee Vote - Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities (September 8, 2025): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is H277?
- H277 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act relative to cueing and supervision in the PCA program.
- What is the status of H277?
- In committee as of August 4, 2026. Latest action: Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (August 4, 2026).
- Who sponsored H277?
- James O'Day (D, 14th Worcester), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for H277?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H277
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