An Act to establish the office of older adult advocate

Summary

The bill would set up a new Office of Older Adult Advocate, independent from state agencies, to ensure older adults receive humane, dignified and timely services in any public or private facility under Commonwealth oversight. It outlines a nomination and appointment process for the advocate, defines duties such as coordinating benefits, investigating serious incidents, and issuing annual reports to state leaders. The measure did not pass.

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