OH HB419

Establishes a mandatory reporting requirement for specified professionals (attorneys, physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, peace officers, firefighters, emergency medical personnel, and 31 other categories of professionals) to immediately report suspected adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation to the county department of job and family services.

Changes the penalty for failure to make a mandatory report from a fine not exceeding $500 to a fourth degree misdemeanor.

Allows any person (not just mandatory reporters) to voluntarily report suspected adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation to the county department of job and family services.

Provides immunity from civil or criminal liability for persons making good faith reports or testifying in related proceedings, except for perjury.

Prohibits employers from discharging, demoting, transferring, reducing benefits or pay, or retaliating against employees who file reports under this section.