1997 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 187

File Code: Family Law
Sponsored By:
Senators Astle and Hollinger
Entitled:
Civil Actions - Vulnerable Elderly Adults - Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation

Synopsis:

Allowing a civil action to be brought on behalf of a vulnerable elderly adult who has been subjected to abuse, neglect, or exploitation while in the care of specified health care facilities; specifying persons who may be civilly liable in an action allowed under the Act; allowing a plaintiff to be awarded specified damages and court costs; etc.

Legislative History

Senate Action
1/16
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
1/22
Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m.
3/3
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
House Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Senator John C. Astle, District 30
Senator Paula Colodny Hollinger, District 11
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS
CLINICS
COURT COSTS
DAMAGES
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
DISABILITIES -see also- BLIND PERSONS; DEAF PERSONS
ELDERLY PERSONS
HOME HEALTH CARE -see also- RESPITE CARE
HOSPICES
HOSPITALS -see also- CLINICS; STATE HOSPITALS
LIABILITY -see also- GOOD SAMARITAN
NURSING HOMES -see also- CONTINUING CARE; LONG TERM CARE
VICTIMS -see also- CRIMINAL INJURIES COMP; DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Family Law
( 14-101 , 14-501 )

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)