AR HB1805

Establishes the Commission on the Prevention of Abuse of Elderly and Vulnerable Adults with 15 members including the Attorney General, judges, healthcare providers, legislators, and representatives from advocacy organizations

Requires all appointments to be made by August 1, 2019, with the commission holding its organizational meeting by December 1, 2019

Directs the commission to study guardianship statutes, services, and funding needs to recommend improvements for protecting elderly and vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation

Requires the commission to submit findings and recommendations to the Governor, legislative leadership, and relevant committees by December 1, 2020

Commission expires December 31, 2020, with members serving without compensation and staff assistance provided by the Senate and House of Representatives