BILL · 2013–14 SESSION

HB 1523: Abuse of vulnerable adults

Concerning the abuse of vulnerable adults.

Summary

  • Revises the definition of "neglect" by including an act or omission by a person or entity with a duty of care that demonstrates a serious disregard of consequences of such a magnitude as to constitute a clear and present danger to a vulnerable adult's health, welfare, or safety.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 29, 2013
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jim Moeller (D-49)
Introduced
January 29, 2013 in the House
Last action
January 13, 2014
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
SB 5510
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to abuse of vulnerable adults;

Sponsors

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.

HB 1523 in other sessions

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