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PA HB950

PA HB950
Establishing the LGBTQ Senior Community Grant Program; conferring powers and imposing duties on the Department of Aging; and making an appropriation.


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Introduced
03/25/2019
In Committee
03/25/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act establishing the LGBTQ Senior Community Grant Program; conferring powers and imposing duties on the Department of Aging; and making an appropriation.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the LGBTQ Senior Community Grant Program within the Pennsylvania Department of Aging. The program will provide annual grants to eligible not-for-profit organizations, county governments, and municipal governments to fund community-based services, programs, and activities that support LGBTQ seniors and the LGBTQ community. The grants can be used for purposes such as healthcare services, cultural competency training, social activities, and job training for LGBTQ seniors. The bill also appropriates $500,000 annually from the State Lottery Fund to the Department of Aging to fund the program.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (24)

Last Action

Aging And Older Adult Services Hearing Cancelled (10:00 11/22/2019 ) (on 11/22/2019)

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