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IL HR0846

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/10/2018

Primary Sponsor

David Olsen

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Origin

House of Representatives

100th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates June 15, 2018 as Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Illinois
  • Urges Illinois citizens to become aware of elder abuse and neglect
  • Notes that millions of older persons are abused, neglected, and exploited annually, with an estimated $2.6 billion lost yearly to elder financial abuse
  • Highlights that 35.9% of disabled adults ages 65 and older were abused in 2014, and those with dementia face heightened vulnerability
  • Observes that for every reported case of elder abuse or neglect, approximately 23 cases go unreported

Legislative Description

ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY

Last Action

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock

5/10/2018

Committee Referrals

Aging4/3/2018
Rules2/27/2018

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