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Committee hears bill to allow Adult Protective Services to share records with investigative agencies
Summary
Witnesses told the House Judiciary Committee HB 246 would let Adult Protective Services share records with federal, state and local investigative agencies without first obtaining a court order, aiming to speed investigations of alleged maltreatment of vulnerable adults.
The House Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 30 on House Bill 246, which would let the Adult Protective Services (APS) office share records of alleged abuse, neglect or exploitation of adults with specified governmental investigative entities without first obtaining a court order.
The Department of Human Services urged a favorable report. "We respectfully urge a favorable report for House Bill 246," said Carnitra White, Principal Deputy Secretary for the Department of Human Services. She said APS serves adults 18 and…
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