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Panel approves expansion of elder‑exploitation protections and registry changes
Judiciary (Non-Civil) Subcommittee · February 19, 2026
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Summary
Subcommittee voted to advance HB1290 (LC481704) to remove 'coercion' language, expand covered actors beyond guardians/caregivers, and add certain exploitation offenses to the offender registry; sponsor and witnesses supported the changes.
Representative (presenter) introduced HB1290 to broaden the prohibited conduct for exploitation of an elder or disabled adult or resident of a long‑term care facility, replacing 'coercion' language with 'without consent' and expanding…
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