Bill > S403

This bill aims to improve resilience in older adults and people with disabilities during public health, environmental, or technological emergencies. It requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Elder Affairs to direct health, public safety, and emergency management professionals to provide care for these populations based on factors such as demographic, physical, psychological, spiritual, and socio-cultural considerations. The bill also mandates that Councils on Aging and local housing authorities develop an inventory of service and support needs for older adults and people with disabilities in their jurisdictions, including personal information, specific needs, and requirements for essential services like medical care, shelter, and power. This inventory is to be shared with state professionals while complying with privacy laws.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S403