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H 5243·MA·house

An Act relative to medication administration in rest homes

In CommitteeFiled Feb 17, 2026
Sponsor: Thomas M. Stanley (D)
Latest Action

House: Accompanied a new draft, see H5509

Jun 17, 2026

Summary

The bill amends the state’s health statutes to direct the commissioner to issue regulations that register licensed rest homes. Those regulations would allow employees of the homes to administer medication to residents who are unable to take it themselves. It aims to clarify who can give medicines in residential care settings.

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