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NY A08993
NY A08993Establishes a sexual discrimination training program within the state office for the aging.
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Introduced
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
In Committee
01/28/2020
01/28/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
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 will provide training to designated agencies on raising awareness, removing barriers, and improving services for older adults based on their sexual orientation and gender identity or expression. The training 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 and support provided. The bill also repeals certain provisions of the Elder Law related to the training program.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
reported referred to ways and means (on 01/28/2020)
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