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MS SB2306

Bill

Status

Failed

3/2/2010

Primary Sponsor

Cindy Hyde-Smith

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 43-47-9 of the Mississippi Code to establish tiered investigation timelines for vulnerable adult abuse or neglect reports received by the Department of Human Services
  • Requires the Department of Human Services to initiate an investigation within 48 hours when a vulnerable adult needs immediate attention
  • Allows a 72-hour investigation initiation window when the vulnerable adult is not determined to be in immediate danger
  • Retains existing authority for the department to petition a court for injunctive relief when a caretaker refuses reasonable access to conduct an investigation
  • Effective date of July 1, 2010; sponsored by Senator Hyde-Smith and passed the Mississippi Senate during the 2010 Regular Session

Legislative Description

Vulnerable adult investigations; conform to new reporting requirements.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/2/2010

Full Bill Text

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