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MO SB515
Bill
Status
2/25/2015
Primary Sponsor
David Sater
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AI Summary
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Adds emergency medical technicians, firefighters, and first responders to the list of mandatory reporters required to report suspected abuse or neglect of in-home services clients to the Department of Health and Senior Services
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Failure to report suspected abuse or neglect within a reasonable time constitutes a class A misdemeanor
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Expands criminal prosecution references for abuse or neglect of in-home services clients or home health patients to include sections 565.180 and 565.182 in addition to existing section 565.184
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Reporters and witnesses in administrative or judicial proceedings arising from reports are granted immunity from civil or criminal liability, except for perjury or acts done negligently, recklessly, in bad faith, or with malicious purpose
Legislative Description
Requires emergency medical technicians, firefighters, and first responders to be mandatory reporters for in-home services client abuse or neglect
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S Veterans' Affairs and Health Committee
3/10/2015