More than 206,000 Rhode Islanders provide billions in unpaid care, often at personal cost, as AARP urges leaders to act ahead of the 2026 legislative session.
As 2025 draws to a close, it’s clear that it was a pivotal time for older adults and their families in Washington, D.C. Across the District, advocates, caregivers, and community leaders rallied to protect the dignity, health, and financial security of seniors—facing both longstanding challenges and new opportunities for progress.
Governor Newsom has signed all eight of AARP’s top priority bills, completing a “clean sweep” of high-priority legislation for 2025. We went 8 for 8 this year — with seven priority bills passing the legislature and AB 470, which we opposed, falling to defeat.