SC S361

Legislative Description

Relating To The Definition Of Terms Used In The Omnibus Adult Protection Act, To Revise The Definitions Of "investigative Entity" And "neglect"; To Amend Section 43-35-40, Relating To Requirements Of An Investigative Entity Upon Receiving A Report Of Adult Abuse, To Further Specify And Clarify Procedures For Reporting Cases In Which There Is A Reasonable Suspicion Of Criminal Conduct; And To Amend Section 43-35-85, Relating To Criminal Penalties For Failing To Report Adult Abuse When Required To Report, To Delete Provisions Authorizing Disciplinary Action When A Person Who Has Reason To Believe That Abuse Occurred Fails To Report And To Establish Criminal Penalties If A Caregiver, Due To Reckless Disregard For The Health Or Safety Of A Vulnerable Adult, Neglects Or Causes Great Bodily Injury Or Death To A Vulnerable Adult.

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