HOUSE BILL 1106

Sponsored By:

Delegates Conaway and Robinson

Entitled:

Criminal Law - Limited Immunity - Seeking Care or Medical Assistance for a Vulnerable Adult

Synopsis:

Providing that, notwithstanding any other law, a specified person who has permanent or temporary care or responsibility for the supervision of a vulnerable adult and who voluntarily seeks care or medical assistance for the vulnerable adult may not be charged with or prosecuted for a specified crime under specified circumstances; and providing for the termination of the Act.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

House Action

2/17

First Reading Judiciary

2/16

Hearing 3/9 at 1:00 p.m.

3/22

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Frank M. Conaway, Jr., District 40

Delegate Barbara Robinson, District 40

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Crimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties and Sentnc; etc.

Disabilities -see also- Blind; Deaf; Developmental

Domestic Violence -see also- Child Abuse & Neglect

Elderly Persons

Liability -see also- Good Samaritan

Sunset

Victims -see also- Criminal Injuries Compensation

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Criminal Law

( 3-604 , 3-605 , 3-605.1 )

Documents

Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note: Available

Amendments: None offered

Committee Votes :

House

Judiciary