The Keralam Senior Citizens Bill passed the state Assembly unanimously on October 26, 2026, proposing protections against abuse and property exploitation and regulation of elderly care centres. It will become law only after receiving the Governor’s assent.

What the Keralam Senior Citizens Bill covers

The Keralam Senior Citizens (Care and Protection of Rights) Bill, 2026, seeks to establish a legal framework for elderly care and safeguard senior citizens’ rights. It also aims to improve access to healthcare and social security.

The bill provides for imprisonment and fines for offences including abuse of senior citizens, illegal possession of their property and operating unregistered elderly care centres.

Amendments and next step

Chief Minister V D Satheesan accepted several amendments proposed by members of both the ruling and opposition benches before the unanimous vote.

The bill was introduced on October 13 and returned to the Assembly after scrutiny by the Subject Committee. The next confirmed step is consideration for the Governor’s assent.

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