Require Anti-LGBTQ+ Discrimination Training at Senior Centers
In committee as of May 27, 2026Under review by an assigned committee.
✦ Plain-Language Summary
This bill would require staff at senior centers to complete training on preventing discrimination against LGBTQ+ older adults, with refresher courses every three years. Senior centers would also have to hold educational sessions for members and post information about how to report discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
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Details
- Introduced
- Apr 16, 2026
- Body
- Committee on Aging
- Type
- Introduction
- Status
- Committee
Official Description
This legislation would require senior service providers to attend a training to prevent and eliminate discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression and to take a refresher training at least once every three years. The Department would also be required to hold at least two educational sessions each year to provide counseling and training to guests and senior center members on such discrimination. Senior centers would also be required to post signs in common areas with information about discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, including how to report such instances and available avenues of relief and action.