Marketplace: Koch receives AARP award

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The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) recently named State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) as a member of its 2019 class of Capitol Caregivers.

This award honors lawmakers for their work on championing legislation that reflects AARP’s mission to protect vulnerable adults and support family caregivers and nurse practitioners.

Koch received the award for his work on Senate Enrolled Act 380, which he authored during the 2019 legislative session. SEA 380 created the option of using supported decision making agreements instead of guardianships for adults who need support and accommodations in making, communicating and effectuating decisions.