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History
- Substituted by A7628A
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.1092
- Referred to aging
- Referred to rules
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Establishes an interagency council for the purpose of coordinated planning on issues related to older adults
Vetoed · Sponsor Charles Barron
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S5999
Title of bill
An act to establish an interagency council for the purpose of coordinated planning on issues related to older adults
Purpose or general idea of bill
The purpose of this bill is to improve interagency planning and ensure coordinated planning across all areas for the support of older adults.
Summary of specific provisions
This bill would require the creation of an interagency council comprised of the Office for the Aging, Department of Health, Office of Mental Health, Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services, Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, Office for Persons with Developmental Disabilities, Division of Housing and Community Renewal, Department of Labor, Department of Financial Services, Department of Transportation, and the Office of Children and Family Services.
The interagency council would develop a state plan on aging to plan for the current and future needs of older adults. The plan would focus on several areas including, but not limited to, health services, community-based services, housing, workforce issues, kincare, and mental health and substance abuse services,
Justification
Older adults fill many roles in a community. They are pedestrians and drivers, patients, clients, homeowners and renters, investors, bank account holders, employers and employees, caregivers and care recipients, and consumers. Seniors interact with various agencies for different needs including meal delivery, home repair, and weatherization, personal care services, pharmaceutical coverage, disease management, long term care information, substance abuse assistance, and kincare support. It is vital that agencies work together on an ongoing basis to not only assess current programs and their ability to meet current needs, but also facilitate planning for the future.
Prior legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
Immediately.
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