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This bill expands oversight of adults subject to public guardianship by modifying an existing law about reviewing fatalities and serious injuries of vulnerable adults. The bill broadens the definition of "adults receiving services" to explicitly include adults under public guardianship, and restructures the composition of an existing oversight panel. The panel will now include 15 members, with specific additions such as a person from adult protective services, a member of the general public with lived experience receiving services, and healthcare professionals with specific expertise. The bill also expands the panel's access to documents by including those related to public guardianship cases, and requires more detailed demographic reporting about deceased adults, now including their guardianship status. These changes aim to enhance monitoring and understanding of potential risks and issues facing adults under public guardianship, ensuring more comprehensive review of cases involving vulnerable populations. The modifications suggest a move toward more thorough and inclusive oversight of adults who may not be able to fully advocate for themselves.

Health and Social Services

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