One measure of a society is how we treat our kūpuna (seniors)

As a member of the Kupuna Caucus I am proud to be a primary Introducer of many bills that help seniors.  I fought for and helped pass several great bills.  Here are a few:

NEW KupunaAloha In-Home Care Program ACT246:

I am Proud to be a Primary Introducer of the Kūpuna Aloha In-Home Care Program. This is a program for Seniors who can't afford in home Care! Thank you for fighting for Seniors who can't afford medical care! Terez has been an active member of the Kupuna caucus since she was elected in 2022. Act 246 was signed by Governor Green in July 2026

ACT245 Dementia CareHanai Memory Network Program

Establishes the Hanai Memory Network Program within the Executive Office on Aging to create a network of dementia care specialists and support systems to assist individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Appropriates funds. 

Act 249  Kūpuna Long-Term Care Financing; Long-Term Care Services and Supports

Much needed planning to help Seniors stay in their homes as they age!

ACT250 Kupuna Housing Assistance

This bill makes PERMANENT the State Rent Supplement Program for Kupuna.  

Act 198 Increased Funding for kupuna Medicaid services

Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to increase funding for certain Medicaid home- and community-based services, including residential services offered in community care foster family homes and expanded adult residential care homes.

And many MANY more great bills : Terez Amato supports our Kupuna!