CT SB00276

Adds drivers of paratransit vehicles to the list of mandatory reporters required to report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, or abandonment of elderly persons to the Commissioner of Social Services within 72 hours.

Requires mandatory reporters to report suspected elder abuse in any reasonable manner within 72 hours of forming a suspicion or belief.

Establishes penalties of up to $500 fine for failing to report within the prescribed time period, or class C misdemeanor for first intentional failure and class A misdemeanor for subsequent intentional failures.

Requires institutions, organizations, agencies, and facilities employing individuals to care for persons 60 years or older to provide mandatory training on detecting potential abuse, neglect, exploitation, and abandonment and inform employees of their reporting obligations.

Takes effect July 1, 2020, and amends Connecticut General Statutes section 17b-451(a).