Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-102
§1397m–5 Rule of Construction
Title 42 › CHAPTER 7 — SOCIAL SECURITY › SUBCHAPTER XX — BLOCK GRANTS AND PROGRAMS FOR SOCIAL SERVICES AND ELDER JUSTICE › Part II — Programs To Promote Elder Justice › § 1397m–5
Summary
It lets states and local governments still use their own laws to seek relief or enforce duties covered by this division. It also makes clear that the division does not give people a new private right to sue for violations.
Full Legal Text
Title 42, §1397m–5
The Public Health and Welfare, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
Nothing in this division shall be construed as—
(1)limiting any cause of action or other relief related to obligations under this division that is available under the law of any State, or political subdivision thereof; or
(2)creating a private cause of action for a violation of this division.
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Citation
42 U.S.C. § 1397m–5
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102