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2000 SESSION

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HB 378 Abuse and neglect of incapacitated adults; penalty.

Introduced by: Thelma Drake | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Abuse and neglect of incapacitated adults; penalty. Amends the definition of abuse to change the standard from "malicious conduct" to "knowing and willful conduct." The bill provides that neglect must be knowing as well as willful. The bill expands the exemptions to abusive or neglectful conduct to exclude bona fide, recognized or approved medical care practices and conduct incident to necessary movement, placement, or protection from harm of the incapacitated adult.

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Abuse and neglect of incapacitated adults; penalty. Expands the definition of serious bodily injury or disease to include bodily injury which, if left untreated, is likely to become life-threatening. Amends the definition of abuse to include "knowing and willful," as well as malicious, conduct.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Abuse and neglect of incapacitated adults; penalty. Expands the definition of serious bodily injury or disease to include pressure sores, ulcers, dehydration or malnutrition.