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S 6083

Expands volunteerism by making use of the databases of statewide aging organizations and institutes volunteer certificate programs

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Kevin Parker

Expands aging-service volunteering by using statewide aging databases and certificate programs to recruit, match, train, and track volunteers.

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Bill Summary · S 6083

Summary of Bill S 6083

Overview

  • bill number: S 6083
  • title: Expands volunteerism by making use of the databases of statewide aging organizations and institutes volunteer certificate programs
  • introduced: March 5, 2025
  • status: REFERRED TO AGING
  • legislative actions: 2025-03-05 – REFERRED TO AGING
  • related bills (prior sessions): S 2517, S 5396, S 2688, S 2027, S 6966, S 2236, S 5022, S 5420, S 7919

Purpose and Intent

The bill aims to broaden and streamline volunteer opportunities related to aging services by leveraging existing databases maintained by statewide aging organizations and the volunteer certificate programs run by aging institutes. The underlying goal appears to be to increase volunteer participation, improve match-making between volunteers and aging-related needs, and enhance volunteer training and credentialing to support aging services.

Key Provisions (inferred from the title and standard elements of similar bills)

Note: The actual text of S 6083 is not provided. The following provisions are typical for legislation with this focus and are described as likely components based on the bill’s title.

  • Use and/or creation of centralized databases

    • Establish or expand access to a statewide database or networks of aging organizations.
    • Centralize information on volunteer opportunities within aging services (e.g., senior centers, home-based care programs, respite services, congregate activities).

  • Volunteer certificate programs

    • Expand or standardize volunteer training/credentialing offered by statewide aging institutes.
    • Define credential requirements, renewal intervals, and approved training modules.

  • Recruitment, placement, and matching

    • Create streamlined processes to recruit volunteers and match them with appropriate opportunities based on skills, availability, and training.
    • Encourage collaboration among aging organizations to share opportunities and volunteer resources.

  • Administration and reporting

    • Require participating entities to report metrics (e.g., number of volunteers, hours donated, placements, outcomes).
    • Guidance on data privacy, background checks, and supervision standards for volunteers.

  • Funding and implementation

    • Possible authorization of state funding, grants, or administrative support to implement and maintain the databases and training programs.
    • Phased implementation timeline or deadlines for states/organizations to come into compliance.

Affected Parties

  • State aging organizations and aging institutes (providers and administrators of volunteer programs and training)
  • Volunteers and prospective volunteers
  • Agencies delivering aging services (local and statewide)
  • Older adults and recipients of aging services
  • State departments or agencies responsible for aging services, workforce, and data systems

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: March 5, 2025
  • Status: Referred to the Aging Committee (or equivalent) for consideration, hearings, and potential amendments.
  • Next steps typically include committee hearings, potential amendments, votes in the chamber, and coordination with the other legislative house (if applicable) before any final passage.

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Positive impacts:

    • Expanded volunteer participation in aging services.
    • More efficient matching of volunteers to needs.
    • Standardized training and credentialing may improve volunteer readiness and service quality.
    • Improved data collection on volunteer impact and aging-service needs.

  • Potential considerations:

    • Costs of establishing/maintaining databases and certificate programs.
    • Privacy, security, and background-check requirements.
    • Ensuring coordinated implementation across multiple aging organizations.
    • Long-term sustainability and funding.

What to Watch

  • Whether the bill specifies who maintains the databases and certifies programs.
  • The exact scope of “statewide aging organizations” involved.
  • Any reporting requirements, metrics, or performance standards included in the text.
  • Any funding mechanisms or fiscal notes attached to the bill.

If the text becomes available, a more detailed, section-by-section summary can be provided.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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