AARP testified in favor legislation to regulate cryptocurrency ATMs in Massachusetts. The bill includes fee caps, daily limits, and transparency, The effort has strong backing from law enforcement and follows similar AARP-led laws in 18 states.
AARP Massachusetts State Director Jen Benson testified in favor of a bill that will help the 780,000 caregivers in Massachusetts with a $1500 tax credit, work place protection, respite vouchers and allowing spouses to be paid as a caregiver among other provisions.
The Commonwealth is holding listening sessions this summer as it gets set to refresh the Age- & Dementia-Friendly action plan it submitted to AARP in 2019
Sixteen communities across the Bay State are getting a boost in their work to become more livable for residents of all ages.
The AARP Community Challenge funds innovative projects that inspire change in areas such as public places, housing, transportation, and more.
In 2024, AARP is bolstering its investment in digital connectivity, community resilience, rural communities, and addressing disparities.
Both the Massachusetts House & Senate have passed legislation that will allow Accessary Dwelling Units (ADUs) to be built "by right". This would allow homeowners across the state to build units on their property. Currently, ADUs are regulated by cities and towns.
Unfortunately, the Secure Choice Savings Program did not pass. It was an amendment to a $3.5 billion economic development bill. The bill passed, the Secure Choice Amendment did not.
The proposal would've create a state-facilitated automatic savings program.