Rep. Carson defends bill to replace “senior citizens” language and add aging representative to planning council Rep. Erin Carson explained House Bill 7496 as an effort to remove ageist language from state law, add an aging Rhode Islander to the statewide planning council and review the long‑term coordinating council; the House approved the bill 67–2.

Rep. Erin Carson just made a bold move to eliminate ageist language in Rhode Island law, advocating for "older Rhode Islanders" and adding a dedicated representative to the planning council!

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