MO SB689

Redefines elder abuse in the second degree to include knowingly causing physical injury to persons 60+ or eligible adults using deadly weapons or dangerous instruments, or recklessly or purposely causing serious physical injury; established as a class B felony.

Modifies financial exploitation of an elderly or disabled person to include methods of deception, intimidation, undue influence, or force; penalty ranges from class A misdemeanor (property value under $50) to class A felony (property value $50,000 or more).

Defines key terms including "deception," "disabled person," "elderly person," "intimidation," and "undue influence" with detailed specifications for undue influence including improper use of power of attorney, guardianship, conservatorship, or other fiduciary authority.

Protects good faith efforts to assist elderly or disabled persons in property management and preserves legitimate estate planning activities that do not adversely affect the person's standard of living.

Establishes unlawful withholding of Medicaid eligible residents' funds in licensed facilities and authorizes restitution with 10% of payments going to prosecuting attorney for prosecution costs and remainder to the facility.