Establishes the office of the elder advocate to promote the rights of older adults in Rhode Island.

The bill establishes the office of the elder advocate to promote the rights, dignity, and well-being of older Rhode Islanders. The elder advocate will address issues such as age discrimination, financial exploitation, housing, access to benefits, and guardianship. The advocate will also monitor state agencies and programs for elder responsiveness and equity, and educate the public on elder rights, services, and protections. The elder advocate will submit a detailed report to the governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the president of the senate.

Establishes the office of the elder advocate to promote the rights of older adults in Rhode Island.

The bill establishes the office of the elder advocate to promote the rights, dignity, and well-being of older Rhode Islanders. The elder advocate will address issues such as age discrimination, financial exploitation, housing, access to benefits, and guardianship. The advocate will also monitor state agencies and programs for elder responsiveness and equity, and educate the public on elder rights, services, and protections. The elder advocate will submit a detailed report to the governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the president of the senate.