SJR73 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Linda Coleman-MadisonSenator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Senior Services Department, urged to establish a study committee on family caregiving

Summary

Senate Joint Resolution 73 asks the Department of Senior Services to form a study committee on family caregiving and long-term support to make recommendations to state leaders on how to help families provide in-home care.

What This Bill Does

It directs the Alabama Department of Senior Services to establish a study committee focused on family caregiving and long-term support/services to provide recommendations to the Governor and Legislature. The committee will identify policies, resources, and programs for family caregivers and look for innovative ways to support them. It requires inclusion of representatives from specified caregiving organizations and other stakeholders, including family caregiver representatives, and a copy of the resolution must be sent to the ADSS.

Who It Affects

• Family caregivers in Alabama who provide unpaid, in-home care to older adults or people with disabilities (and the care recipients who rely on their support).
• The Alabama Department of Senior Services and state policymakers (Governor and Legislature) who will receive the committee's recommendations.
• Organizations and groups involved in caregiving, including Alabama Lifespan Respite Resource Network and Coalition, AARP Alabama, Disability Leadership Coalition of Alabama, Alabama Developmental Disability Council, health and human service agencies, and other stakeholders including family caregiver representatives.

Key Provisions

• The Alabama Department of Senior Services is urged to establish a study committee on family caregiving and long-term support and services to provide recommendations to the Governor and Legislature about supporting in-home care.
• The study committee will identify policies, resources, and programs available for family caregivers and encourage additional innovative and creative means to support them.
• The ADSS shall include representatives from the Alabama Lifespan Respite Resource Network and Coalition, AARP Alabama, the Disability Leadership Coalition of Alabama, the Alabama Developmental Disability Council, health and human service agencies, and other interested stakeholders including family caregiver representatives to participate in the study committee.
• A copy of the resolution shall be sent to the Alabama Department of Senior Services.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative