The General Assembly Raised Bill No. 6986 aims to establish a "Senior Citizens' Bill of Rights" effective October 1, 2025. This bill defines a "senior citizen" as a state resident aged sixty-five or older and outlines specific rights for this demographic. These rights include the ability to live in a chosen community, maintain independence, participate in care decisions, live with dignity, and be treated inclusively and with respect. The rights are to be implemented in accordance with existing laws and regulations at both state and federal levels.

Additionally, the bill mandates that municipalities post a notice of these rights in public places, while nursing homes, managed residential communities, and state-funded facilities must display this notice prominently at their entrances. The bill does not propose any deletions from current law but introduces new legal language to formalize these rights for senior citizens.