MN HF447

Criminal abuse of a vulnerable adult becomes a registrable offense under Minnesota's predatory offender registration law effective August 1, 2011, for crimes committed on or after that date.

Assault on a vulnerable adult causing demonstrable bodily harm is elevated to a gross misdemeanor when the perpetrator knows or has reason to know the victim is a vulnerable adult.

Replaces "lead agency" terminology with "lead investigative agency" throughout vulnerable adult maltreatment investigation and review statutes.

Expands the Vulnerable Adult Maltreatment Review Panel to include a representative from county human services administrators and modifies review procedures to require specific written recommendations and detailed responses addressing disputed facts and evidence.

Grants vulnerable adults and their guardians or health care agents the right to file written statements and receive notice in fair hearings and contested case hearings involving maltreatment determinations.