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NJ S119

NJ S119
Increases fines for failing to report suspected abuse or exploitation of institutionalized elderly person.


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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill increases the fine for a person required to report suspected abuse or exploitation of an institutionalized elderly person, who fails to make a report, as well as the fine for the facility that employs the person. The bill increases the fine for the person from not more than $500 to not more than $1,500, and the fine for the facility from not more than $2,500 to not more than $5,000.

AI Summary

This bill increases the fines for a person required to report suspected abuse or exploitation of an institutionalized elderly person who fails to make such a report, as well as the fine for the facility that employs the person. Specifically, the bill increases the fine for the person from not more than $500 to not more than $1,500, and the fine for the facility from not more than $2,500 to not more than $5,000.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 01/11/2022)

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