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Older Persons Rights, Protection and Care Bill, 2026 Tackles Abandonment, Hospital Discharges, Mandatory Reporting, and Family Responsibility

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The long-awaited Older Persons Rights, Protection and Care Bill, 2026 tabled in Parliament Wednesday morning, as officials say it paves the way for the creation of formal legal protections to ensure vulnerable seniors get proper care, safety, and respect.

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NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The long-awaited Older Persons Rights, Protection and Care Bill, 2026 tabled in Parliament Wednesday morning, as officials say it paves the way for the creation of formal legal protections to ensure vulnerable seniors get proper care, safety, and respect.

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