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Aging committee hears bill to bar municipal agents with conflicts from counseling older adults
Summary
State aging officials and advocates urged the committee to tighten rules for municipal agents who advise older adults, citing instances where paid insurance brokers and other sellers used municipal‑agent roles to steer beneficiaries. Supporters would require written conflict certifications and options for shared agents in small towns.
Amy Porter, commissioner of the Department of Aging and Disability Services, told the Aging Committee she strongly supports a package of measures including Senate Bill 124 to prevent conflicts of interest among municipal agents who help older residents access benefits and services. "I'm here today to offer strong support of three bills being heard today," Porter said, describing the municipal‑agent role and why the agency wants clearer conflict rules.
The bill would prohibit appointing or reappointing municipal agents who have a real or…
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