2008 House Bill 5669

Expand permissible vulnerable adult abuse complainants

Introduced in the House

Jan. 24, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Bob Constan (D-16)

To prohibit a magistrate from refusing to accept a criminal vulnerable adult abuse complaint because the complaint is signed by a person other than the victim, who is acting upon information and belief that a violation occurred.

Referred to the Committee on Senior Health, Security, and Retirement

Feb. 19, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 13, 2008

Substitute offered

Consideration postponed

Passed in the House 104 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 18, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs