Aging & Youth Committee Senator Judy Ward, Chair

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Joint Public Hearing Tuesday on Strengthening Guardianship Laws and Preventing Elder Abuse
March 13, 2023

Joint Public Hearing Tuesday on Strengthening Guardianship Laws and Preventing Elder Abuse

The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), and the Senate Aging and Youth Committee, chaired by Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), are hosting a public hearing tomorrow, March 14, at 11 a.m., in Hearing Room 1 of the North Office Building in the Capitol Complex, Harrisburg, on strengthening guardianship laws and preventing elder abuse.  [Read More]

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April 12, 2022

Senate Aging & Youth Committee Examines Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization Impacts on Children

The Senate Aging and Youth Committee convened a public hearing today to discuss the impact of adult-use marijuana legalization on children, Chairwoman Judy Ward (R-30) said.  [Read More]

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September 15, 2021

Senate Committees Begin Examination of Proposed Nursing Home Regulation Changes

The Senate Health & Human Services Committee and the Aging & Youth Committee today held a joint hearing to examine new regulations for long-term care nursing facilities being proposed by the Wolf Administration.   [Read More]

Senate Hearing to Examine New Proposed Nursing Home Regulations
September 14, 2021

Senate Hearing to Examine New Proposed Nursing Home Regulations

The Senate Health & Human Services Committee and the Aging & Youth Committee will hold a joint hearing to examine new regulations for long-term care nursing facilities being proposed by the Wolf Administration.  [Read More]

Senate Hearing Will Examine PA’s Efforts to Distribute the COVID-19 Vaccine
February 2, 2021

Senate Hearing Will Examine PA’s Efforts to Distribute the COVID-19 Vaccine

The Senate Health and Human Services Committee and the Senate Aging and Youth Committee will get an update on the state’s efforts to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine during a public hearing on Thursday beginning at 11 a.m.  [Read More]

The panel is responsible for reviewing legislation that affects the programs and services dedicated to senior citizens and younger Pennsylvanians. The committee also maintains oversight of the state Department of Aging.

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