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NJ S448
NJ S448Increases fines for failing to report suspected abuse or exploitation of institutionalized elderly person.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 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 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S448 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S0500/448_I1.HTM |
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