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HB 1351 Adult abuse; requires mandated reporters to notify law-enforcement directly in cases thereof.

Introduced by: Robert B. Bell | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS PASSED: (all summaries)

Adult services; reporting of suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation.  Requires local departments of social services or the adult protective services hotline, upon receiving the initial report pursuant to § 63.2-1606, to notify the local law-enforcement agency directly in any cases of (i) sexual abuse as defined in § 18.2-67.10, (ii) serious bodily injury or disease as defined in § 18.2-369 that is believed to be the result of abuse or neglect, or (iii) any other criminal activity involving abuse or neglect that places the adult in imminent danger of death or serious bodily harm.


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