2009 House Bill 5193

Authorize financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult penalties

Introduced in the House

July 14, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Sarah Roberts (D-24)

To establish that the financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult is “abuse” punishable by the same penalties as other forms of physical or mental abuse, and establish explicit definitions in this statute for “financial exploitation” and “deception”.

Referred to the Committee on Senior Health, Security, and Retirement

June 10, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 17, 2010

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 86 to 18 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 22, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs