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CT SB01005
Bill
Status
Passed
7/7/2015
Primary Sponsor
Aging Committee
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AI Summary
- Expands definitions of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and abandonment of elderly persons (age 60+) to include comprehensive protections and mandatory reporting requirements effective October 1, 2015
- Requires mandatory reporters including healthcare providers, nursing home staff, social workers, police, emergency medical services providers, and community care employees to report suspected abuse within 72 hours or face fines up to $500 or criminal penalties
- Creates a civil cause of action allowing elderly victims or their representatives to sue perpetrators and recover actual and punitive damages plus attorney's fees for abuse, neglect, exploitation, or abandonment
- Modifies inheritance laws to bar anyone convicted of crimes related to elder abuse (sections 53a-122, 53a-123, 53a-321) from inheriting the victim's estate, with limited court exceptions for equity
- Directs the Commission on Aging to establish training resources and a web portal by January 1, 2016, and requires financial institution employees to complete training on detecting financial abuse of elderly persons
Legislative Description
An Act Protecting Elderly Consumers From Exploitation.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
7/7/2015
Committee Referrals
Judiciary4/29/2015
Banking4/14/2015
Select Committee on Aging2/25/2015
Full Bill Text
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