Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts S3122: An Act establishing a task force relative to medication administration in rest homes
Status: In committee, July 13, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, June 15, 2026:
SECTION 1. (a) There shall be a task force to evaluate current best practices and make recommendations to strengthen medication administration in rest homes, as defined in Section 71 of Chapter 111 of the General Laws. The task force shall include, but not be limited to, an examination of the following: (i) a review of the current practice of utilizing responsible persons, as defined in 105 CMR 150.001, for medication administration to residents who cannot self-administer medications; (ii) review of other models of medication administration that may be currently in use at rest homes in Massachusetts or other states; (iii) review of other models of medication administration that may be in place in other residential or day programs, including the Medication Administration Program authorized by Section 7 of Chapter 94C of the General Laws that is used in community programs, as defined in 105 CMR 700.001; and (iv) to the extent possible, a review of all operational and financial factors relative to implementing a new system for administering medications in a rest home. (b) The task force shall consist of the secretary of health and human services, or their designee, who shall serve as chair; the commissioner of public health, or their designee; the chairs of the joint committee on aging and independence, or their designees; and 5 members, of …
Sponsors
- Brian Murray (D, 10th Worcester)
- John Marsi (R, 6th Worcester)
- Kennedy, Robyn K. (D, First Worcester)
- Patricia Jehlen (D, Second Middlesex)
- Michael Moore (D, Second Worcester)
Latest actions
- : Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- : Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
- : New draft of S3056
- : Reported from the committee on Aging and Independence
Votes
- Committee Vote - Joint Committee on Aging and Independence (June 12, 2026): 6 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is S3122?
- S3122 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act establishing a task force relative to medication administration in rest homes.
- What is the status of S3122?
- In committee as of July 13, 2026. Latest action: Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (July 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored S3122?
- Brian Murray (D, 10th Worcester), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for S3122?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S3122
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