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HI SR186

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kurt Fevella

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Human Services must conduct a feasibility study for a 20% discount program for low- to moderate-income residents aged 65 and older
  • Discount program would apply to housing (including subsidized rent and public housing), utilities, food, and prescription drugs
  • Department must submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2026 Regular Session convenes
  • Resolution references the Philippines' 2010 Expanded Senior Citizens Act as a model, which provides similar discounts to address high cost-of-living burdens on elderly residents

Legislative Description

Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Assess The Feasibility Of Implementing A Senior Citizen Discount Program To Provide A Twenty Percent Discount On Certain Goods And Services For Low- To Moderate-income Elders In The State.

Department of Human Services

Last Action

Referred to HHS, WAM.

3/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services3/12/2025

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