Linking Seniors to Needed Legal Services Act of 2025
HR 6728, the Linking Seniors to Needed Legal Services Act of 2025, provides $125 million annually (2026-2029) to fund state grants that connect vulnerable seniors to legal services through healthcare settings. It directly affects seniors facing legal issues impacting health (like housing or elder abuse) by establishing medical-legal partnerships in clinics, hospitals, and community health centers. Key provisions include funding for legal hotlines, partnerships between healthcare providers and lawyers, and requiring states to report on referral success rates and issue resolution times. The bill aims to address social determinants of health by embedding legal support within existing health services for seniors.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
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Introduced Dec 15, 2025
Last action Dec 15, 2025
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Dec 15, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Dec 15, 2025
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Introduced in House
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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