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Bill would require statewide elder‑abuse training for judges, authors say
Summary
A committee substitute for Senate Bill 29‑33 would add elder‑abuse and neglect training for judges statewide; proponents including a Bexar County probate judge described frequent, complex elder‑abuse cases and urged mandated training. The committee left the bill pending.
Senator Mendez presented a committee substitute to Senate Bill 29 33 that would require elder‑abuse and neglect training for judges. The substitute was described as a legislative drafting change that adds the training requirement.
“Comprehensive training on elder abuse and exploitation” is needed, Judge Veronica Vasquez…
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