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DE HB63

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/18/2009

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Short

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Origin

House of Representatives

145th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Title 16 of the Delaware Code to define sexual abuse as any sexual contact, sexual penetration, or sexual intercourse between an employee or volunteer and a patient or resident, with consent being no defense
  • Makes sexual contact with a patient or resident a Class G felony; sexual penetration or sexual intercourse a Class C felony
  • Upgrades abuse, mistreatment, or neglect resulting in serious physical injury from Class D to Class C felony
  • Applies to employees and volunteers at healthcare facilities, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, long-term care residences, group homes, psychiatric treatment facilities, and substance abuse or mental health facilities licensed under Title 16
  • Allows separate charges, convictions, and sentences for any other crimes committed in addition to abuse violations

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Chapter 25, Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Employment Of Private Attorneys.

Last Action

HS 1 for HB 63 - Assigned to House Administration

3/25/2009

Committee Referrals

Administration2/18/2009

Full Bill Text

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