Session 116

S 3703

Promoting Alzheimer's Awareness to Prevent Elder Abuse Act

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Session 116

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Session 116

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Bill overview

This bill, the Promoting Alzheimer's Awareness to Prevent Elder Abuse Act, aims to improve the prevention and prosecution of elder abuse by updating training materials for law enforcement and legal professionals. Specifically, it directs the Department of Justice to incorporate the needs of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, including victims and witnesses, into these materials. The bill also requires the Elder Justice Coordinator to consult with various agencies and organizations to ensure the best practices and training guides are current and relevant.

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Legislative history

2020-05-12Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2381-2382)

2020-05-12

Introduced in Senate

2020-08-06Senate

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5346-5347)

2020-08-06

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5346-5347)

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8/6/2020SenateUnanimous consent
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5346-5347)
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8/6/2020Unanimous consent
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5346-5347)
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Passage without roll call

8/6/2020SenateUnanimous consent
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5346-5347)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
8/6/2020Unanimous consent
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5346-5347)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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S 3703

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