2009 House Bill 5011

Expand permissible vulnerable adult abuse complainants

Introduced in the House

May 27, 2009

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

June 3, 2009

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Aug. 26, 2009

Passed in the House 105 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

Aug. 27, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary