Bill
SD 183
Overview: Bill Number: SD 183, Title: An Act to improve resilience in older adults and people with disabilities during public health, environmental or technological emergencies, St
Overview: Bill Number: SD 183, Title: An Act to improve resilience in older adults and people with disabilities during public health, environmental or technological emergencies, Status: Proposed bill, Introduced: November 29, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The primary goal of this legislation is to enhance the preparedness and resilience of older adults and individuals with disabilities during public health crises, natural disasters, and other large-scale emergencies. The bill recognizes the unique vulnerabilities and needs of these populations and seeks to improve coordination and support systems.
Key Provisions:
- Requires the development of a comprehensive emergency preparedness plan focused on the needs of older adults and people with disabilities
- Mandates the creation of a statewide registry for vulnerable individuals to facilitate emergency response and resource allocation
- Establishes grant programs to support local emergency planning, stockpiling of essential supplies, and backup power/communication systems
- Enhances training and coordination between emergency management agencies, healthcare providers, and community organizations
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would directly benefit older adults, individuals with disabilities, and their caregivers by improving emergency planning and response efforts tailored to their specific needs. State and local governments, as well as healthcare and social service providers, would be responsible for implementing the new requirements.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been recently introduced and referred to the Joint Committee on Public Health and the Joint Committee on Elder Affairs. If reported favorably by both committees, it would then proceed through the normal legislative process, including public hearings, floor votes in both chambers, and potential reconciliation between House and Senate versions.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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