Bill Title: As enacted, elevates from a Class E felony to a Class D felony the penalty for knowingly abusing, neglecting or exploiting an adult who is unable to manage his or her resources or carry out the activities of daily living due to mental or physical dysfunctions or advanced age; requires certain notifications; establishes elder abuse task force. - Amends TCA Section 71-6-117.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2014-06-03 - Comp. became Pub. Ch. 961 [HB1768 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Draft #2) [PDF]

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Voting Records

Chamber	Vote	Date	Yea	Nay	NV	Abs	Total	Result	Source	View
House	(VOICE VOTE) CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage - refer to: House Regular Calendar 1	2014-04-15	0	0	0	0	0	Failed	Link	View
House	(VOICE VOTE) FINANCE, WAYS & MEANS SUBCOMMITTEE: Recommended for passage w/amendments- refer to: Finance, Ways & Means Committee	2014-04-09	0	0	0	0	0	Failed	Link	View
House	(VOICE VOTE) CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage w/amendments- refer to: Finance, Ways & Means Committee	2014-03-19	0	0	0	0	0	Failed	Link	View
House	(VOICE VOTE) CRIMINAL JUSTICE SUBCOMMITTEE: Recommended for passage w/amendments- refer to: Criminal Justice Committee	2014-03-11	0	0	0	0	0	Failed	Link	View

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