HB 2587 Summary

• Amends civil penalty provisions in section 36-431.01 to clarify that penalties not exceed $500 per violation and adds consideration of compliance with reporting requirements under section 46-454 when determining penalty amounts.

• Modifies section 46-452 to authorize adult protective services workers to file orders of protection or injunctions against harassment on behalf of vulnerable adults and grants protective services workers access to law enforcement records related to adult protective services cases.

• Expands section 46-454 reporting requirements to clarify that peace officers must notify adult protective services and provide all related police records, and specifies that reports must be made immediately by telephone or online.

• Establishes a vulnerable adult system study committee consisting of 16 members from legislature, state agencies, law enforcement, advocacy organizations, and care facilities to develop coordinated delivery systems, research best practices, and recommend statutory changes, with a report due October 1, 2025.

• Committee and related study provisions expire December 31, 2025.