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Establishes civil action for abuse, neglect, exploitation or bullying of minor or adult with disability; provides that bullying of vulnerable adult may constitute grounds for investigation by adult protective services and report to law enforcement.
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a civil action for abuse, neglect, exploitation, or bullying of a minor or adult with a disability. It requires that bullying of a vulnerable adult may constitute grounds for investigation by adult protective services and reporting to law enforcement. The bill amends existing law to clarify the timeframe for filing lawsuits involving injuries to disabled individuals and expands the definition of ‘bullying’ to include electronic communications. It also strengthens reporting requirements for healthcare professionals and first responders regarding suspected abuse or bullying.
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Michael Venezia
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