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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