Public SystemsCREATEAnnounced
Kerala assembly introduced the Kerala Senior Citizens (Care and Protection of Rights) Bill, 2026
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala14 Oct 2026
The Kerala Senior Citizens (Care and Protection of Rights) Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Kerala legislative assembly, proposing a legal framework to protect senior citizens from abuse and exploitation and to regulate elderly care institutions. The Bill includes provisions for mandatory registration and monitoring of care centres, and penalties for abuse, illegal possession of residents’ property, and operating unregistered facilities.
Why it matters
If enacted, the Bill would create enforceable rules for elder-care institutions and grievance redressal mechanisms, potentially improving safety and accountability in elderly care across the state.
Kerala Legislative Assembly