Sen Hwang Statement on Senate Passage of HB 5001
May 7, 2024“I was thrilled to support HB 5001 as it passed the Senate and heads to Governor Lamont for signature. This landmark legislation reflected past efforts by me and other aging-in-place leaders and will provide crucial protections and support to our aging population and their families/caregivers. This bill contains multiple provisions that I have been pushing for years: an inventory of bad actors to protect home healthcare workers; training for homecare workers in dealing with harassment, elder abuse, and discrimination; and training for family caregivers on seeking help through an ombudsman when they meet a dead end. This legislation will do tremendous work to help our seniors age in the setting of their choice.”