It's day five of 7 Days, 7 Bills, and today we're taking a look at HB 5001 - An Act Supporting Connecticut Seniors and the Improvement of Nursing and Home-Based Care.
As the elderly population steadily grows, there is an urgency to provide resources and assistance to this community. The House 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.
