Bill Title: Removes the intent requirement relative to the definitions of "abuse" within the chapter on "abuse in healthcare facilities" and amends the definitions of "abuse" and "neglect" with regard to elderly affairs by deleting the element of willful conduct.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2026-02-11 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study [H7488 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

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