A. 9505-B/S.7505-B (Part XX (J))
Provides for periodic consultation with veterans’ services to ensure needs of aging veterans are being met; authorizes public education campaign emphasizing zero tolerance for elder abuse and containing information about signs and symptoms, causes, reporting options, and resources; and authorizes creation and provision of a training program for designated agencies regarding LGBQ/TG/GNC older adults – their unique barriers and needs for services, reasons they may not self-identify; and tools that may be used to incorporate these perspectives into direct care, and other steps that may be taken in order to improve quality of services.
Signed: April 3, 2020 Chapter 55 – Budget Bill: Subpart J of Part XX Effective: June 17, 2020, the same date and manner as the law it amends Repeals: Elder Law § 203(13) and (14) Amends: Elder Law §202(15) and (16) and adds a new subdivision numbered (17)