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Legal and Medical Support for Seniors: New Aid Programs

This act establishes grant programs for states to help seniors access legal and medical services. This means older adults will have easier access to free legal aid, often integrated with healthcare, which can resolve issues impacting their health and daily lives.
Key points
Creation and support of medical-legal partnerships that integrate lawyers and social workers into healthcare settings to help seniors with legal issues affecting their health.
Development and expansion of legal hotlines to identify seniors in need of legal assistance and refer them to appropriate services.
Allocation of $125 million annually for fiscal years 2022-2025 to fund these programs, increasing the availability of support for older adults.
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Print number: 117_HR_5241
Sponsor: Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7]
Process start date: 2021-09-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Linking Seniors to Needed Legal Services Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5241.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation and support of medical-legal partnerships that integrate lawyers and social workers into healthcare settings to help seniors with legal issues affecting their health.
  • Development and expansion of legal hotlines to identify seniors in need of legal assistance and refer them to appropriate services.
  • Allocation of $125 million annually for fiscal years 2022-2025 to fund these programs, increasing the availability of support for older adults.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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