CA- Elder Abuse (2011)

This bill would change current law that requires mandated reporters to report suspected elder abuse that takes place in a long-term care facility to the local ombudsmen OR local law enforcement. If passed, mandated reporters would be required to report abuse to BOTH the ombudsmen and local law enforcement. (Note: bill was introduced on 12/6/2010)

State California

Bill Number AB 40

Sponsor Assemblymember Yamada

Date of Introduction 1/1/2011

Latest Activity 6/2/2011 Referred to Committees on Human Services and Banking and Financial Institutions.

More Info http://www.legislature.ca.gov/

Topic: Direct Care Workforce