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GA HB1097

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

Calvin Smyre

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Elder Financial Exploitation Task Force consisting of 8 members representing state agencies and industry organizations, including the Division of Aging Services, Department of Banking and Finance, Prosecuting Attorneys' Council, Consumer Protection Division, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Georgia Bankers Association, Georgia Credit Union League, and Georgia Health Care Association
  • Requires the task force to assess the current status of financial exploitation of elder and vulnerable adults, examine existing services and barriers, and develop recommendations including legislative remedies and coordinated state policies
  • Mandates public meetings and use of technological means such as webcasts to gather input from the general public, including persons and families affected by poverty
  • Requires the task force to submit a state plan to combat abuse of elder and vulnerable adults to the governor and General Assembly no later than January 15, 2022
  • Task force terminates on January 16, 2022, and the authorizing article automatically repeals on that date unless reauthorized by the General Assembly

Legislative Description

Elder Financial Exploitation Task Force; create

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/5/2020

Full Bill Text

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