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HB 2328 Adult abuse, suspected; requires local departments to take photographs, etc., thereof.

Introduced by: Clifford L. Athey, Jr. | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Suspected adult abuse; photographing of injuries.  Requires local departments to take or cause to be taken photographs, video recordings, or appropriate medical imaging of a suspected victim of adult neglect, abuse, or exploitation. This bill also provides that, if the adult is determined to be incapable of making an informed decision and of giving informed consent and either has no legal representative, or the legal representative is the suspected perpetrator of the neglect, abuse, or exploitation, consent may be given by an agent appointed under an advanced medical directive or medical power of attorney or other authorized person. In the event no agent or authorized representative is immediately available then consent shall be deemed to be given.

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Suspected adult abuse; photographing of injuries.  Requires local departments to take or cause to be taken photographs, video recordings, or appropriate medical imaging of a suspected victim of adult neglect, abuse, or exploitation. This bill also provides that, if the adult is determined to be incapable of making an informed decision and of giving informed consent and either has no legal representative, or the legal representative is the suspected perpetrator of the neglect, abuse, or exploitation, consent may be given by an agent appointed under an advanced medical directive or medical power of attorney or other person authorized to make decisions on behalf of an adult deemed incapable of making an informed decision. 

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Suspected adult abuse; photographing of injuries.  Requires local departments to take or cause to be taken photographs, video recordings, or appropriate medical imaging of a suspected victim of adult neglect, abuse, or exploitation mandatory.