HB4847 Summary

• Expands the definition of "eligible adult" under the Adult Protective Services Act to include adults residing in licensed facilities if abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation occurs outside the facility and is perpetrated by a family member, caregiver, or continuing relationship person who is not a facility employee.

• Adds new definitions including "adult with disabilities" (ages 18-59 with disabilities impairing ability to seek protection), "caregiver," "disability," "financial exploitation," and "self-neglect" (including compulsive hoarding).

• Defines "mandated reporter" to include specific professionals and employees engaged in social services, law enforcement, education, healthcare, and state services, with expanded list including religious practitioners and emergency medical personnel.

• Clarifies that treatment by spiritual means through prayer alone in accordance with recognized religious tenets does not constitute abuse or neglect.

• Establishes that health care services provided or not provided by licensed professionals do not constitute abuse or neglect.