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History
- Substituted by A9712A
- Ordered to third reading cal.1885
- Referred to rules
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Relates to the congregate sevices initiative for the elderly
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Diana Richardson
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Title of bill
An act to amend the elder law, in relation to congregate services initiative for the elderly
Purpose
The purpose of this bill is to make financial literacy education and elder abuse education and outreach more widely available to seniors
Summary of provisions
This bill would add financial literacy education and elder abuse education and outreach to the list of services authorized to be provided through the congregate services initiative.
Existing law
New
Justification
Financial literacy and elder abuse education and outreach are important tools that can assist in preventing seniors from being victimized. Predators create deceitful strategies and highly developed financial scams to lure seniors into traps that strip them from their belongings. Providing senior citizens with information regarding money management, applying for benefits, and predatory schemes will raise their awareness and better prepare them in their decision making. Broader education regarding elder abuse and outreach will help aid seniors to recognize when they or someone they know could be at risk for or caught in an abusive situation and provide resources they may access for help.
Legislative history
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Fiscal implications
EFFECTIVE DATE : This act shall take effect immediately
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