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H 1381

An Act relative to stabilizing the Commonwealth’s nursing facilities

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by John Lawn

Overview: H 1381 is a bill that aims to stabilize the Commonwealth's nursing facilities. The bill's reporting date has been extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026, after being intro

Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026
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Bill Summary · H 1381

Overview: H 1381 is a bill that aims to stabilize the Commonwealth's nursing facilities. The bill's reporting date has been extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026, after being introduced on February 27, 2025.

Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to address the financial and operational challenges facing nursing facilities in the state, with the intent of ensuring the long-term viability and quality of care provided in these facilities.

Key Provisions:
- Increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for nursing facilities
- Establishes a grant program to support facility upgrades and technology investments
- Provides tax credits and other financial incentives to attract and retain nursing staff

Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Nursing facilities would benefit from the increased Medicaid reimbursements, facility improvement grants, and workforce incentives
- Residents of nursing facilities and their families would potentially see improved quality of care and more stable operations
- Taxpayers may be impacted by the costs associated with the bill's provisions

Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill's reporting date has been extended to March 18, 2026, indicating that the legislative process is still ongoing. The bill will need to continue progressing through the committee system and legislative chambers before a final vote and potential enactment.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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