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This bill establishes a "Senior Citizens' Bill of Rights" that defines senior citizens as state residents aged 65 and older, and outlines five fundamental rights they are guaranteed. These rights include the ability to live in their chosen community, maintain maximum independence regardless of age or ability, participate in their own care decisions, live with dignity, and be treated inclusively and with respect, including being accepted as their authentic selves across all identities. The bill emphasizes that these rights are subject to existing state and federal laws, constitutional provisions, and other regulatory frameworks. To promote awareness, the legislation allows each municipality to post these rights in public spaces and requires nursing homes, managed residential communities, and state-licensed elderly housing facilities to display the rights notice prominently at their entrances. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, and represents a significant effort to codify and protect the rights and dignity of senior citizens in the state.

Health and Social Services

Aging Committee (Joint)

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