AARP testified in favor legislation to regulate cryptocurrency ATMs in Massachusetts. The bill includes fee caps, daily limits, and transparency, The effort has strong backing from law enforcement and follows similar AARP-led laws in 18 states.
AARP Massachusetts State Director Jen Benson testified in favor of a bill that will help the 780,000 caregivers in Massachusetts with a $1500 tax credit, work place protection, respite vouchers and allowing spouses to be paid as a caregiver among other provisions.
After two years of hard work, the amendments to the Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Prevention Act (Bill 36-0099) passed unanimously today before the 36th Legislature. AARP VI testified in support of the amendments to the territory’s Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Prevention Act (Bill 36-0099). This Bill was sponsored by Senator-at-Large Angel L. Bolques, Jr.
"Elder abuse is not an abstract problem - it is a harsh reality in our islands. Too often, it is hidden in silence, whether in the form of financial exploitation, physical harm, neglect, or psychological manipulation. Each case represents not just a crime, but a betrayal of trust and a violation of the fundamental right to live with dignity and safety," stated AARP State Director Troy De Chabert-Schuster.