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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION

SB 5370: Adult protective services

Concerning adult protective services.

Summary

  • Requires upon request, rather than authorizes, the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and law enforcement to share with each other information contained in reports and findings of vulnerable adult abuse.
  • Outlines the authority of the DSHS to confirm receipt and status of and disclose the outcome of reports of vulnerable adult abuse, with certain exceptions.
  • Authorizes the DSHS to examine and obtain copies of autopsy records in cases of vulnerable adult abuse.
  • Modifies the definitions of "individual provider" and "mandated reporter" in the provisions related to abuse of vulnerable adults.

From the House Bill Report (SB 5370), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 2023
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 3, 2023
  3. Passed SenateFeb 28, 2023
  4. Passed HouseMar 24, 2023
  5. GovernorApr 6, 2023
  6. LawApr 6, 2023
Prime sponsor
Keith Wagoner (R-39)
Introduced
January 13, 2023 in the Senate
Last action
April 6, 2023
Session law
Chapter 44, Laws of 2023
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
HB 1528
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to adult protective services;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Keith Wagoner (R-39)

3 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Manka Dhingra D-45Kevin Van De Wege D-24Claire Wilson D-30

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 28, 2023
Version voted on: SB 5370
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28001
Republican19001
How each member voted

Yea (47)

Excused (2)

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House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 24, 2023
Version voted on: SB 5370
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58000
Republican38002
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/23/2023.
  2. Chapter 44, 2023 Laws.
  3. Governor signed.
  4. Delivered to Governor.
  5. President signed.
  6. Speaker signed.
  7. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
  8. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2.
  9. Placed on second reading suspension calendar.
  10. Committee relieved of further consideration.
  11. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  12. HSEL - Executive action taken by committee.
  13. HSEL - Majority; do pass.
  14. First reading, referred to Human Services, Youth, & Early Learning.
  15. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2.
  16. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
  17. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  18. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  19. HS - Majority; do pass.
  20. First reading, referred to Human Services.

SB 5370 in other sessions

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