AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE OFFICE OF THE ELDER ADVOCATE

Summary

The bill sets up an Office of the Elder Advocate, led by a lawyer appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate, to take complaints, push for system improvements, and watch over state agencies for older adults. It covers all Rhode Island residents aged 60 or older, especially those living in their own homes. The office would receive state funding and must file an annual report on its work.

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