H296
An Act protecting vulnerable adults from financial exploitation
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Bill overview
This bill aims to protect vulnerable adults, particularly those with disabilities, from financial exploitation. It seeks to establish clearer guidelines and safeguards to prevent individuals with limited capacity from being taken advantage of financially. The legislation intends to strengthen existing protections and improve the state’s response to instances of financial abuse. It also includes a study order to examine related issues.
Key provisions
- Establishes definitions related to financial exploitation and vulnerable adults.
- Requires financial institutions and professionals to report suspected instances of exploitation.
- Creates a process for seeking court intervention to protect vulnerable adults’ assets.
- Mandates training for professionals who interact with vulnerable adults regarding financial exploitation.
- Includes a study order to examine the effectiveness of current protections and identify best practices.
- Addresses the reporting requirements for financial exploitation cases.
Who is affected
- Vulnerable adults with disabilities
- Financial institutions
- Legal professionals
- Social service providers
- Adult Protective Services
Notable changes
- The bill includes a study order to assess the current protections and identify areas for improvement.
- It aims to strengthen reporting requirements for suspected financial exploitation.
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Bill H.296 194th (Current)
An Act protecting vulnerable adults from financial exploitation
By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 296) of Paul McMurtry relative to financial exploitation of certain adults with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
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Presenter: Paul McMurtry
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Bill History
Displaying 10 actions for Bill H.296
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 8/27/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in B-2 |
| 12/4/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Friday, January 30, 2026 |
| 12/31/2025 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H4883 |
| 12/31/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on House Rules |
| 12/31/2025 | House | Reported on a part of H4883 |
| 12/31/2025 | House | Recommitted to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities |
| 2/2/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H5300 |
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