- Introduced -

SB 24 - This act modifies the investigation and reporting of elder abuse and neglect for in-home services to the elderly. The definition of "eligible adult" is broadened to include any person sixty years of age or older who is unable to protect his or her own interests or is unable to meet his or her essential human needs.

When the Department of Social Services is investigating whether an eligible adult is in serious physical danger and in need of protective services, referrals for protective intervention and oversight will be provided to clients served by the Department of Mental Health.

Any nurse practitioner, physician's assistant, hospital and clinic personnel, probation or parole officer, law enforcement officer, and adult day care worker that reasonably believes that an in-home services client has been abused or neglected is required to report such information to the Department.

This act repeals Section 660.058, RSMo, pertaining to budget allotments, service contracts, and performance measures for the area agencies on aging.

This act is similar to SB 684 (2002).

LORIE TOWE