SB 971 – Modifies mandated reporting requirements for sexual assault victims in a long-term care facility

• Sponsor: Kehoe
• LR Number: 6138S.02I
• Committee: Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence
• Last Action: 3/26/2014 - Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
• Journal Page: S623
• Effective Date: August 28, 2014

Current Bill Summary

SB 971 - This act amends the provision relating to reporting of suspected abuse and neglect of a resident of a long-term care facility who is sixty years of age or older or an eligible adult. Current law requires a report to be made to the Department of Health and Senior Services in the event of suspected abuse and neglect. Under this act, in the event of a suspected sexual assault of the resident, specified mandated reporters shall also report to local law enforcement under the procedures of the federal Elder Justice Act of 2009.

ADRIANE CROUSE