Homeless Elders

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Rep. Karen Kwan

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Mar 07, 2018

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The elder population in UT is increasing and the assisted living housing cannot meet the rising demands resulting in more homeless elders. HB 263 is a measure to require facilities to reported data to the state discussed in detail by Rep. Karen Kwan.

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