Upcoming Meetings & Hearings
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Past Meetings & Hearings
Joint public hearing on protecting senior citizens, with a focus on House Bill No. 2064 and possible revisions to the Older Adult Protective Services Act
Meeting to consider SB 1303 and HB 2378
Joint public hearing on protecting seniors from financial exploitation
News
Ward Holds Aging and Youth Committee Hearing on Challenges Facing Children and Youth Services Agencies
Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and the Senate Aging and Youth Committee held a hearing to receive testimony regarding the challenges and opportunities facing Pennsylvania’s network of children and youth services agencies. [Read More]
Collett, Ward Announce 10-Year Plan to Support PA Seniors, Opportunity for Public Comment
Pennsylvania Senators Maria Collett (D-12) and Judy Ward (R-30), Chairs of the Senate Aging & Youth Committee and Registered Nurses, announced the publication of Aging Our Way, PA: A Plan for Lifelong Independence, a 10-year roadmap to better meet the needs of older Pennsylvanians. The draft strategic plan is open for public comment from February 20 – March 20, 2024. [Read More]
Ward, Collett Lead Hearing on Critical Roles of Children’s Advocacy Centers
The Senate Aging and Youth Committee, chaired by state Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and Sen. Maria Collett (D-12), held a hearing today to gather information about the critical roles played by children’s advocacy centers across Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Ward to Host Senate Committee Hearing Tuesday Highlighting Critical Roles of Children’s Advocacy Centers in PA
State Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), as chair of the Senate Aging and Youth Committee, will host on Tuesday, Aug. 8, at 11 a.m. a hearing in Hearing Room 1 of the North Office Building, Harrisburg, to gather information and testimony about the critical roles played by children’s advocacy centers across Pennsylvania. [Read More]
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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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.