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NY S07176

NY S07176
Establishes a sexual discrimination training program within the state office for the aging.


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Introduced
01/10/2020
In Committee
01/27/2020
Crossed Over
01/27/2020
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the elder law, in relation to the state office for the aging sexual discrimination training program; and to repeal certain provisions of such law related thereto

AI Summary

This bill amends the Elder Law to establish a sexual discrimination training program within the State Office for the Aging. The program aims to raise awareness, remove barriers, and improve services for older adults based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The training program may include an overview of the history, needs, and concerns of LGBTQIA+ older adults, reasons why they may choose not to self-identify, and tools to incorporate their concerns into direct care and improve the quality of services provided. The bill also repeals certain provisions of the Elder Law related to the sexual discrimination training program.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

referred to aging (on 01/27/2020)

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