{"id":355768,"date":"2016-04-04T10:45:23","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T15:45:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ability-fl-prod.internetbrands.com\/ability-law\/elder\/elder-care-law\/the-home-care-consumer-bill-of-rights-act.html"},"modified":"2026-08-06T14:26:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T19:26:00","slug":"the-home-care-consumer-bill-of-rights-act","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/elder\/elder-care-law\/the-home-care-consumer-bill-of-rights-act.html","title":{"rendered":"What Is the Future of the Home Care Consumer Bill of Rights Act?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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What Is the Future of the Home Care Consumer Bill of Rights Act?<\/h1>\n\n
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Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n

The Home Care Consumer Bill of Rights Act sought to give older adults using in\u2011home care clear protections similar to those already guaranteed in nursing homes. Although Congress never passed the bill, its core ideas, like state\u2011level rights, stronger oversight, and improved protective services, may still appear in future legislation. As home care grows in popularity, policymakers continue exploring ways to strengthen safety, accountability, and support for vulnerable adults and their caregivers.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The U.S. Senate introduced the Home Care Consumer Bill of Rights Act in 2011 and again in 2013. The Senate didn’t vote on it during either legislative session. The act aimed to amend the\u00a0Older Americans Act (OAA) of 1965<\/a>. The OAA established the Administration on Aging within the Department of Health.<\/p>\n

Congress would need to reintroduce the act in a new session. The bill would have to pass both houses and then get signed by the president. This is unlikely, but portions of the bill may reappear in future legislation.<\/p>\n

As of 2026, there have been no new federal efforts to revive or advance the Home Care Consumer Bill of Rights Act. But some states have developed additional home care protections that strengthen oversight of in\u2011home care providers and expand patient rights. Keep reading to learn more about this Act.<\/p>\n

If you have concerns about the integrity of a loved one’s home care provider or suspect abuse, you have options.\u00a0An elder law attorney<\/a> can enforce legal protections to stop the abuse and advocate for the rights and protection of your loved one.<\/p>\n

What Did This Bill Hope To Achieve?<\/h2>\n

The Home Care Consumer Bill of Rights Act addresses growing concerns about the safety and protection of:<\/p>\n