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MS HB792
Bill
Status
3/1/2011
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Holland
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AI Summary
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Increases the maximum fine for knowingly failing to report abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a patient or resident at a care facility from an unspecified amount to $5,000.00.
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Establishes a minimum fine of $500.00 for conviction of knowingly failing to make required reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
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Maintains the misdemeanor classification with potential punishment of up to six months imprisonment in county jail, in addition to fines.
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Applies to any person with knowledge or reasonable cause to believe abuse occurred, whether employed at the facility or in a personal capacity.
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Takes effect July 1, 2011.
Legislative Description
Vulnerable persons; increase fine for failure to report abuse or neglect of patient or resident of care facility.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/1/2011