Bill > H7488

This bill modifies the definitions of abuse and neglect related to elderly individuals and healthcare facilities by removing the requirement that the conduct be intentional or willful. Specifically, it amends the chapter on "Abuse in Healthcare Facilities" to remove the intent requirement for certain types of abuse, meaning that even unintentional actions that harm a patient or resident could be considered abuse. Additionally, it revises the definitions of "abuse" and "neglect" within the "Office of Healthy Aging" chapter, which pertains to elderly affairs, by deleting the element of "willful conduct" from these definitions, thus broadening the scope of what constitutes abuse and neglect for older adults. The bill also removes the definition of "willful" itself, and it will become effective immediately upon its passage.

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