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AZ SB1553
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/1/2021
Primary Sponsor
Jamescita Peshlakai
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AI Summary
- Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 46-193 regarding respite care for caregivers of the elderly.
- Corrects the terminology "care givers" to "caregivers" (single word) throughout the statute.
- Requires the Department of Economic Security to develop and implement a statewide respite care program for elderly individuals.
- Defines "respite care" as short-term care and supervision services provided to elderly individuals to relieve the caregiver.
- Directs the department to establish guidelines for distributing monies and respite care services.
Legislative Description
Elderly; respite care; technical correction
Technical Correction
Last Action
Senate read second time
2/2/2021
Committee Referrals
Rules2/1/2021
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