Creates the office of older adult workforce development within the office for the aging

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rebecca Kassay

Creates the Office of Older Adult Workforce Development inside the Office for the Aging to coordinate employment, training, and opportunities for older workers.

REFERRED TO AGING

Bill Summary: A 7283

At a glance

Bill Number: A 7283

Title: Creates the office of older adult workforce development within the office for the aging

Sponsor: Rebecca Kassay (primary)

Status: REFERRED TO AGING

Introduced: March 24, 2025

Related bills: Companion in Senate: S 3750 (and other Senate references including S 555, S 7705, S 8656, S 3004; S 3750 listed as companion)

Purpose and intent

The bill intends to establish a dedicated unit called the Office of Older Adult Workforce Development within the existing Office for the Aging. The aim is to advance workforce development among older adults, positioning the new office within the aging agency to coordinate efforts, programs, and policies related to employment, training, and workforce participation for older adults.

Note: The material provided does not include the full text, so detailed statements of purpose, statutory authority, or policy goals beyond the creation of the new office are not specified here.

Key provisions (as stated)

Creation of a new office: The bill establishes the “Office of Older Adult Workforce Development” as a unit within the Office for the Aging.

(Full provisions, duties, powers, funding, staffing, governance, reporting, and timelines are not included in the information provided.)

Who would be affected

Older adults seeking employment, retraining, or career advancement opportunities.

The Office for the Aging would oversee or interact with the new office, potentially impacting its programs and initiatives.

Potentially, employers and training providers partnering with aging services to place or retrain older workers.

State or local agencies that intersect with workforce development and aging services.

Procedural and timeline context

Introduced and referred to the Assembly Committee on Aging on March 24, 2025.

The listing shows the bill being referred to Aging twice in the legislative actions, indicating its placement in the committee stage for review and amendment.

No information on committee hearings, votes, or potential amendments is provided here.

Related legislation

Senate companion / related bills: S 3750 (listed as companion), with additional Senate references S 555, S 7705, S 8656, S 3004 noted as prior-session related bills.

The existence of companion and related bills suggests cross-chamber interest in establishing a dedicated office for older adult workforce development.

Potential impacts and considerations

If enacted, creation of the office could lead to focused program development, partnerships with employers, and targeted training for older workers.

Budget and funding implications would depend on the bill’s appropriations and how the new office is staffed.

Implementation considerations include defining authority, line of reporting within the Office for the Aging, measurable goals (e.g., employment rates, credential attainment), and interagency collaboration.

As the bill is in committee, further amendments could shape scope, duties, and funding.

Next steps for readers

Monitor the Assembly Aging Committee’s actions for amendments, hearings, or a potential floor vote.

Review the full bill text and any fiscal notes when available to understand detailed duties, funding, and reporting requirements.

Compare with Senate companion S 3750 and related bills to gauge cross-chamber positions and potential amendments.