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CT SB00139
Bill
Status
6/2/2011
Primary Sponsor
Michael McLachlan
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AI Summary
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Establishes a senior citizen's bill of rights for residents of elderly housing projects and senior center members, effective October 1, 2011
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Requires elderly housing projects and senior centers to provide written bill of rights to residents/members that includes rights to privacy, dignity, private communications, community participation, religious freedom, grievance procedures, and access to facility rules
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Mandates staff from elderly housing projects explain the bill of rights to residents upon entering into a residency agreement
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Requires prominent posting of the senior citizen's bill of rights in all elderly housing projects and senior centers
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Allows residents of elderly housing projects and congregate housing to establish and maintain gardens with consultation from housing authorities, developers, or nonprofit operators regarding plantings
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Persons Residing In Elderly Housing And Members Of Senior Centers.
Last Action
House Calendar Number 584
6/3/2011