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Broad testimony backs HB 6913 to prohibit LGBTQ+ discrimination in long‑term care; advocates cite cases of isolation and staff training needs
Summary
Dozens of witnesses — LGBTQ advocacy groups, care providers, residents and family members — testified in favor of HB 6913, which would prohibit long‑term care facilities from discriminating against residents based on sexual orientation, gender identity or HIV status and require staff training and nondiscrimination policies.
A wide range of advocacy organizations, providers, residents and family members told the Aging Committee they support House Bill 6913 to bar discrimination in long‑term care facilities against residents based on actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and HIV status.
Mairead Painter, the State Long Term Care Ombudsman, said her office has received complaints involving discrimination, harassment and isolation of LGBTQ+ residents and that the bill would promote dignity by requiring nondiscrimination policies and staff training. “My office has received cases related to discrimination, harassment, isolation that are all faced by members…
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