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
- IntroducedJan 29, 2013
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- 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
Prime sponsor: Jim Moeller (D-49)
6 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.
HB 1523 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 1523 (2025–26) Essential worker health care
- HB 1523 (2023–24) Agricultural overtime
- HB 1523 (2021–22) Transp. benefit district tax
- HB 1523 (2019–20) Individual health ins market
- HB 1523 (2017–18) Preventive service coverage
- HB 1523 (2015–16) Water rights relinquishment
- HB 1523 (2011–12) Social & healthcare programs
- HB 1523 (2009–10) Prop tax val proof burden