Massachusetts H5243: An Act relative to medication administration in rest homes

What the bill says

From the introduced text, February 17, 2026:

Section 7 of Chapter 94C of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2024 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting the following subsection:- "(k) The commissioner shall promulgate regulations which provide for the registration of rest homes that are duly licensed pursuant to section 71 of Chapter 111, to permit Responsible Persons who are employed by the rest home to administer medication to residents who are not self-administering."

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Sponsors

• Thomas Stanley (D, 9th Middlesex) · primary sponsor
• John Marsi (R, 6th Worcester)
• James Arena-DeRosa (D)
• Brian Murray (D, 10th Worcester)
• Natalie Higgins (D, 4th Worcester)
• Daniel Donahue (D, 16th Worcester)
• Lindsay Sabadosa (D, 1st Hampshire)

Latest actions

1. June 17, 2026: Accompanied a new draft, see H5509
2. May 11, 2026: Hearing rescheduled to 05/11/2026 from 10:00 AM-11:10 AM in A-1 and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
3. April 24, 2026: Hearing scheduled for 05/11/2026 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
4. March 12, 2026: Senate concurred
5. March 5, 2026: Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Aging and Independence
6. February 17, 2026: Referred to the committee on House Rules

Common questions

What is H5243?

H5243 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act relative to medication administration in rest homes.

What is the status of H5243?

In committee as of June 17, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a new draft, see H5509 (June 17, 2026).

Who sponsored H5243?

Thomas Stanley (D, 9th Middlesex), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for H5243?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5243