By Mr. Miceli of Wilmington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 619) of James R. Miceli relative to assisted living residences.  Elder Affairs.

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PETITION OF:

James R. Miceli

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In the Year Two Thousand and Seven.

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An Act relative to assisted living residencies. .

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:

   Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law, rule or regulation to the contrary, a resident shall have a physician’s assessment completed on an annual basis and upon the identification of a significant change in the condition of the resident.