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CT SB00365
Bill
AI Summary
- Modifies immunity provisions for reporters of elderly abuse/neglect by removing "bad faith or malicious purpose" language and establishing specific criminal penalties for fraudulent reports
- Makes filing a fraudulent or malicious report to the commissioner regarding elderly abuse, neglect, exploitation, or abandonment a Class A misdemeanor
- Expands physician authority to prevent mandatory interviews with elderly persons by allowing physicians to certify within 30 days before or after report receipt that interviews are medically contraindicated
- Grants commissioners authority to subpoena witnesses, take testimony under oath, and compel document production during investigations of abuse, neglect, or abandonment allegations
- Allows commissioners to seek court orders through Superior Court or Probate Court to prevent caretakers from interfering with private interviews with elderly persons
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Investigations By Protective Services For The Elderly.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
7/13/2011
Committee Referrals
Public Safety and Security5/11/2011
Judiciary4/21/2011
Human Services2/15/2011
Select Committee on Aging1/20/2011
Full Bill Text
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