Bill > SB0922

This bill seeks to amend the Revised Judicature Act of 1961 by adding a new section that would allow individuals who are 60 years of age or older, are vulnerable adults, or have developmental disabilities to petition the circuit court for an "elder and vulnerable adult personal protection order." This order could restrain or enjoin the respondent from engaging in various types of harmful conduct, including physical abuse, threats, financial exploitation, and interference with the petitioner's personal liberty or property. The bill outlines the specific criteria the court must consider in determining whether to issue such an order, as well as the procedures for enforcing and modifying the order. The bill also provides for criminal penalties for violations of the order.