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NY S06291

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/9/2014

Primary Sponsor

Martin Dilan

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Social Services Law Section 473-b to require the Office to establish, maintain, and operate a single statewide toll-free telephone number for receiving reports of abuse or maltreatment of elderly persons
  • Covers reports of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation as defined in the article
  • Allows any person who in good faith believes a person 18 years or older may be an endangered adult to report concerns
  • Takes effect 120 days after becoming law, with regulations to be promulgated as needed for timely implementation

Legislative Description

Establishes a statewide toll-free elderly abuse hotline.

Last Action

REFERRED TO AGING

1/9/2014

Committee Referrals

Aging1/9/2014

Full Bill Text

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