Bill would create advocacy office for older Rhode Islanders

By: Alexander Castro

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: March 11, 2026

Words: 504

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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Two Democratic Warwick lawmakers — Rep. Joseph J. Solomon Jr. and Sen. Mark McKenney — have submitted bills in their respective chambers to establish an office which would focus on protecting the rights of older Rhode Islanders.

The Office of the Elder Advocate would work “holistically across settings” on issues involving “age discrimination, financial exploitation, housing, access to benefits, guardianship and identifying systemic service gaps,” according to the bill text.

“While older adults have become …

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