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FL S0400
Bill
AI Summary
- Authorizes state attorneys or their designees to establish elder abuse fatality review teams within their judicial circuits to review deaths of elderly persons caused by or related to abuse or neglect
- Review teams may include representatives from law enforcement, medical examiners, adult protective services, area agencies on aging, domestic violence centers, geriatric medical professionals, public guardians, and other relevant entities, with members serving voluntary, uncompensated 2-year terms
- Reviews are limited to closed cases with all identifying information about the deceased elder redacted, and teams must meet at least once per fiscal year with operations and case selection determined locally
- Each review team must submit an annual summary report to the Department of Elderly Affairs by September 1, including case statistics, identified policy gaps contributing to elder deaths, and recommendations for system improvements; the department must then compile and submit a statewide summary to the Governor, Legislature, and Department of Children and Families by November 1
- Review team members are granted immunity from monetary liability for actions taken in their capacity as team members, unless they acted in bad faith or with wanton and willful disregard of human rights, safety, or property
Legislative Description
Elder Abuse Fatality Review Teams
Last Action
Chapter No. 2020-17
6/10/2020
Committee Referrals
Appropriations12/10/2019
Judiciary11/5/2019
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs10/15/2019
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