2023 Senate Bill 340

Human services: services or financial assistance; elderly emergency aid program; create.

A bill to amend 1981 PA 180, entitled “Older Michiganians act,” (MCL 400.581 to 400.594) by adding sections 10a and 10b.

AI Analysis – Experimental

Proposes the establishment of the elderly emergency aid program under the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. This program is designed to provide emergency vouchers and reimbursement for essential utilities damaged during declared emergencies to older residents. Vouchers can be used for items such as personal protective equipment, heating equipment, and cleanup supplies, while reimbursements are intended for repairing utilities like air conditioning, heating, and water damage.

Introduced in the Senate

May 17, 2023

Introduced by Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-2) and six co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Erika Geiss (D-1), Sue Shink (D-14), Kevin Hertel (D-12), Paul Wojno (D-10), Mallory McMorrow (D-8) and Stephanie Chang (D-3)

Referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services