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Committee reviews H582 to revise neglect definitions and reporting in adult protective services
Summary
Senate Health & Welfare reviewed H582, which would rewrite the statutory definition of neglect for vulnerable adults, expand reporting pathways to state licensing entities, and change appeal/hearing timelines; committee asked for testimony from licensing division staff and no vote was taken.
The Senate Health & Welfare committee reviewed H582 on March 26, a bill that would amend adult protective services provisions in Title 33 to change the definition of neglect, broaden where reports may be filed and adjust the timing of hearings and written findings.
A presenter from the Office of Legislative Council summarized the bill's key language: under H582, "neglect means ... the failure of a caregiver, agent or fiduciary to provide the goods or services that are necessary to maintain the health or safety ... of a vulnerable adult," and the bill…
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