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GA SR828

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/22/2014

Primary Sponsor

Renee Unterman

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a 9-member Joint Study Committee on Emergency Relocation of Abused Adults, with 3 members appointed each by the Speaker of the House, the Lieutenant Governor, and the Governor
  • Addresses the lack of a consistent process in Georgia for relocating residents when personal care homes or other residential facilities are closed due to substandard or abusive conditions
  • Focuses on designating a lead agency, coordinator, and incident commander with authority to direct and coordinate all participating agencies during emergency relocations
  • Studies legislation to create a multidisciplinary team protocol for emergency relocations, including personnel training on confidentiality and information sharing, and liability immunity for good faith performance
  • Committee required to report findings and recommendations by December 31, 2014, at which point the committee stands abolished

Legislative Description

Joint Study Committee on Emergency Relocation of Abused Adults; create

Last Action

Effective Date

4/22/2014

Full Bill Text

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