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S492Introduced in the Senate

Protecting the rights of older adults and people with disabilities

Introduced

Introduced by Bruce Tarr, District 01-MID

What does this bill do?

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Official description

For legislation to protect the rights of older adults and people with disabilities in nursing homes. Elder Affairs.

Where it stands

Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2887

December 18, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on Elder Affairs

  2. House concurred

  3. Referred, pursuant to an order adopted by the two branches, to the committee on Aging and Independence

  4. Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in A-2

  5. Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2887

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