As the elderly population steadily grows, there is an urgency to provide resources and assistance to this community. During Monday's session, we took a significant step to achieving that goal by passing
HB 5001, a top priority for House Democrats this session.
HB 5001, which passed with bipartisan support, protects and prioritizes elderly residents in our state. This bill:
Makes it easier for seniors to age in place
Creates a nursing home database, providing consumers with an easy and reliable way to compare locations around the state
Establishes incentives to encourage nursing homes to improve care
I am glad to support a bill that gives seniors the attention and resources that they deserve. The bill now moves to the Senate for its consideration.
As always, please feel free to email me directly or call my office at (860) 240-8585 if I can be of any assistance.