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)