Bill > HB1611

This bill extensively revises the Older Adults Protective Services Act, making significant changes to how elder abuse is reported, investigated, and addressed in Pennsylvania. The bill creates a comprehensive framework for protecting older adults by establishing new requirements for reporting suspected abuse, expanding the definition of abuse, and creating stronger mechanisms for intervention. Key provisions include creating mandatory reporting requirements for financial institutions and other professionals who may encounter potential elder abuse, establishing a detailed process for investigating reports of abuse, and implementing stricter background check requirements for employees working with older adults. The bill also introduces protections for reporters, allows financial institutions to temporarily halt suspicious transactions, and creates a fatality review process for cases involving elder abuse. The legislation aims to provide a more robust and coordinated system for detecting, preventing, and responding to abuse of older adults, with an emphasis on protecting vulnerable seniors while respecting their personal autonomy. The bill will take effect in stages, with some provisions becoming effective immediately and the remainder taking effect 18 months after passage.

Health and Social Services

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