The Attorney General's Office coordinates TASA, with representation from law enforcement and government that works to enhance the safety and welfare of Arizona senior citizens. It was formed to advise the Attorney General and members in matters related to abuse and exploitation that concern the State’s senior citizens, and encourage community alliances to combat these issues. In 2023 under the leadership of Attorney General Mayes TASA was split into 2 groups. One dedicated to law enforcement members and the other focused on community engagement and education. If you are interested in attending either meeting, email [email protected].
Accomplishments
TASA member agencies have worked to bring about legislation to protect seniors and consumers that include:
- A.R.S. § 36-3295 - allows healthcare providers and first responders to access advance directives and other vital healthcare information through an existing registry established by the Secretary of State, during an emergency. The legislation represented a groundbreaking critical step toward respecting the end-of-life care wishes of senior citizens in Arizona.
- A.R.S. § 36-144 - requires home care service providers to provide annual disclosures to a consumer and their designated family representative(s).
- A.R.S. §44-1271 et seq. – added provisions to Arizona's Telephone Solicitation Statute that require sellers of business opportunities to provide potential customers with disclosure documents BEFORE any monies can be accepted from the consumer. This law helps to protect people from being defrauded by business opportunity scams and applies no matter what method the seller uses to solicit the purchase; telephone, internet, mail, or door-to-door sales.