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House tightens reporting rules for emotional abuse in assisted-living and nursing homes
Summary
House Bill 47 narrows the definition of reportable emotional abuse so staff need not file reports for nonthreatening conduct by residents who lack capacity; the House passed the bill 72–0 after sponsors said it reduces unnecessary stigma while preserving investigation of serious abuse.
The Utah House on Jan. 24 unanimously approved House Bill 47, a measure that narrows the statutory definition of emotional or psychological abuse in assisted-living and nursing-home settings so operators would not be required to report certain nonthreatening conduct by residents who lack the capacity to intend harm.
Sponsor Representative Moss said the current definition forced staff to…
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