“Filial responsibility” laws like the one in Pennsylvania are on the books in other states, just too.
“States with filial responsibility laws are: Alaska, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia.”
http://everydaysimplicity.blogspot.com/2006/02/filial-responsibility-laws-list-of.html
Oh, good- my state is not on that list!! I think Germany has a similar law. Since my grandfather is still alive, my mom is scared they will come after her if he ever needs extended care (by the state).
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Noticed Texas is not on the list.