Bill guaranteeing six rights for senior citizens and regulating elderly care services is tabled in the Kerala Legislative Assembly

23 October 2026

A Bill to guarantee rights for senior citizens and to regulate elderly care services was tabled in the Kerala Legislative Assembly on 13 October 2026 by Chief Minister V D Satheesan, and referred to the Assembly Subject Committee.
The Keralam Senior Citizens' (Care and Protection of Rights) Bill, 2026 guarantees six rights for elders.
It sets a jail term of up to three years and a fine of up to Rs 50,000 for elder abuse.
Registered medical practitioners and senior citizen care centres must report abuse, neglect or exploitation to the District Level Senior Citizen Protection Unit within 48 hours.