Linking Seniors to Needed Legal Services Act of 2024

This bill provides $125 million annually (2025-2028) to fund state grants creating medical-legal partnerships that connect seniors to legal services through healthcare settings. It directly benefits vulnerable seniors facing legal issues affecting health, such as housing disputes or benefits access, by embedding lawyers in clinics, senior centers, or hospitals serving older patients. Key mechanisms include funding for partnerships in rural areas, federally qualified health centers, and medical-legal hotlines, with states required to report referral success rates and program effectiveness. The bill also explicitly authorizes these partnerships as part of adult protective services under existing law.