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PA SB437
PA SB437Establishing 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
03/22/2021
03/22/2021
In Committee
03/22/2021
03/22/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022
11/30/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 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 Department of Aging in Pennsylvania. The program aims to provide annual grants to eligible non-profit organizations, county 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 healthcare services, cultural competency training, social activities, job training, and other related services. The bill also appropriates $500,000 annually from the State Lottery Fund to the Department of Aging for the program.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (11)
Sharif Street (D)*,
Jim Brewster (D),
Maria Collett (D),
Carolyn Comitta (D),
Jay Costa (D),
John Kane (D),
Tim Kearney (D),
Steve Santarsiero (D),
Nikil Saval (D),
Judy Schwank (D),
Tina Tartaglione (D),
Last Action
Referred to AGING AND YOUTH (on 03/22/2021)
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