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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Crimes - Unattended Dogs - Extreme Weather Conditions and Heat [HB-16]
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Prohibiting a person from leaving a dog outside and unattended for longer than 30 minutes without access to continuous suitable shelter or suitable shade during extreme weather conditions or temperatures, subject to certain exceptions; defining "extreme weather conditions" as temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit or during an active winter or cold weather warning; making a violation a civil offense; applying penalties ranging from a warning for a first violation to a fine of up to $1,000 for a third or subsequent offense; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kumar P Barve
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 181 on 04/21/2022
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Gettr Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Criminal Law - Exploitation of Vulnerable Adult or Elderly Individual - Undue Influence [HB-161]
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Altering the definition of "undue influence" for purposes of provisions of law prohibiting the exploitation of certain vulnerable adults or individuals at least 68 years old that results in inequity; and requiring a court, in determining whether a transfer of property was induced by undue influence, to consider certain factors.
Sponsored by: Rep. Emily Khoury Shetty
Hearing 3/22 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/15/2022
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Hawaii 2022 Regular Session
Relating To Adult Protective Services. [HB-980]
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Broadens the Department of Human Services' right of entry without a warrant into a vulnerable adult's premises to cover situations in which there is probable cause to believe a vulnerable adult will be injured through caregiver neglect, self-neglect, or by physical abuse. (SD2)
Sponsored by: Rep. Scott K. Saiki
Received Notice Of House Agreement And Passage On Final Reading (hse. Com. No. 822). on 05/05/2022
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Maine 130th Legislature
An Act To Clarify and Recodify Maine's Protection from Abuse Statutes [SB-1696]
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An Act To Clarify and Recodify Maine's Protection from Abuse Statutes
Sponsored by: Sen. Donna Bailey
Passed To Be Enacted, In Concurrence. on 04/12/2022
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Maine 130th Legislature
An Act To Enable Electronic Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect for Certain Mandated Reporters [HB-778]
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An Act To Enable Electronic Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect for Certain Mandated Reporters
Sponsored by: Rep. Colleen M. Madigan
Passed To Be Enacted, In Concurrence. on 06/02/2021
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Maine 130th Legislature
Resolve, To Conduct an Independent Examination of the Protection Order System To Determine whether There Is Systemic Misuse by Applicants [HB-579]
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Resolve, To Conduct an Independent Examination of the Protection Order System To Determine whether There Is Systemic Misuse by Applicants
Sponsored by: Rep. Jeffery P. Hanley
Pursuant To Joint Rule 310.3 Placed In Legislative Files (dead) on 05/19/2021
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Maine 130th Legislature
An Act To Amend the Safe Haven Laws [HB-560]
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An Act To Amend the Safe Haven Laws
Sponsored by: Sen. Kimberley C. Rosen
Passed To Be Enacted In Concurrence on 07/02/2021
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Tennessee 112th General Assembly
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 71, relative to elderly and vulnerable adults. [HB-630]
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As enacted, revises provisions governing the vulnerable adult protective investigative team annual report to the chairs of the judiciary committee of the senate and the judiciary committee of the house of representatives; requires the executive director of the commission on aging and disability to establish and maintain a registry containing the names and addresses of unlicensed facilities that have been determined by a state agency to be providing care to elderly or vulnerable persons without maintaining the appropriate licensure. - Amends TCA
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mary Littleton
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 1081 on 06/01/2022
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Adult Protective Services - Vulnerable Adults Registry - Investigations and Records of Abuse and Neglect and Workgroup Study [HB-1281]
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Authorizing the Social Services Administration to establish and maintain a centralized confidential database for abused and neglected vulnerable adults; authorizing the Department of Human Services or a local department of social services to identify in the database an individual as responsible for abuse and neglect of a vulnerable adult in certain circumstances; establishing a Workgroup to Study Best Practices for a Vulnerable Adult Registry in Maryland; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Wanika Fisher
Hearing 3/04 At 1:30 P.m. on 02/10/2021
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Tennessee 112th General Assembly
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 71, relative to elderly and vulnerable adults. [SB-439]
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[Disabilities ]
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As enacted, revises provisions governing the vulnerable adult protective investigative team annual report to the chairs of the judiciary committee of the senate and the judiciary committee of the house of representatives; requires the executive director of the commission on aging and disability to establish and maintain a registry containing the names and addresses of unlicensed facilities that have been determined by a state agency to be providing care to elderly or vulnerable persons without maintaining the appropriate licensure. - Amends TCA
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Sponsored by: Sen. Paul Rose
Effective Date(s) 05/27/2022 on 06/01/2022
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure – Out of Court Statements – Child and Vulnerable Adult Victims [SB-776]
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Authorizing the court to admit into evidence in certain criminal proceedings certain out of court statements made by a child victim or vulnerable adult victim subject to certain requirements.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan C Lee
Unfavorable Report By Judicial Proceedings on 03/18/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure – Out of Court Statements – Child and Vulnerable Adult Victims [HB-1122]
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Authorizing the court to admit into evidence in certain criminal proceedings certain out of court statements made by a child victim or vulnerable adult victim subject to certain requirements.
Sponsored by: Rep. Charlotte Agnes Crutchfield
Hearing 3/04 At 1:30 P.m. on 02/10/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Family Law - Child Custody and Visitation - Abuse [SB-775]
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Requiring a court that approves an arrangement for custody or visitation with a party who has committed abuse against the other parent of the party's child, the party's spouse, or any child residing within the party's household, to impose certain conditions on the custody arrangement; creating a rebuttable presumption that it is not in the best interest of a child for a court to grant custody to a party who has committed abuse against certain individuals; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan C Lee
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/11/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Criminal Law – Animal Cruelty – Petition for Costs for Care of Seized Animal [HB-1080]
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Authorizing, if an animal is seized under a certain provision of law, certain individuals to file a petition for certain costs against a certain owner or custodian for certain costs of caring for the animal, including the provision of food, water, shelter, and medical care; requiring that a certain petition be filed within 7 days after criminal charges are filed; providing for the service of the petition; requiring the court to set and hold a certain hearing; requiring a certain petitioner to present certain evidence at the hearing; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. David H. Moon
Hearing 3/04 At 1:30 P.m. on 02/10/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Criminal Law – Animal Cruelty – Petition for Costs for Care of Seized Animal [SB-760]
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Authorizing, if an animal is seized under a certain provision of law, certain individuals to file a petition for certain costs against a certain owner or custodian for reasonable costs of caring for the animal, including the provision of food, water, shelter, and medical care; requiring that a certain petition be filed within 7 days after criminal charges are filed; providing for the service of the petition; requiring the court to set and hold a certain hearing; requiring a certain petitioner to present certain evidence at the hearing; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Justin D Ready
Hearing 3/10 At 12:00 P.m. on 02/09/2021
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Maine 130th Legislature
An Act Regarding Continuances for Protection from Abuse Hearings [SB-291]
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An Act Regarding Continuances for Protection from Abuse Hearings
Sponsored by: Sen. Harold L. Stewart
Pursuant To Joint Rule 310.3 Placed In Legislative Files (dead) on 06/09/2021
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Arizona Fifty-fifth Legislature - First Regular Session (2021)
Health care directives; contact orders [SB-1417]
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Health care directives; contact orders
Sponsored by: Sen. Nancy K. Barto
Transmitted To Governor on 05/21/2021
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Hawaii 2021 Regular Session
Relating To Adult Protective Services. [HB-980]
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[Public Safety ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Crime ]
[Human Rights ]
Broadens the Department of Human Services' right of entry into a vulnerable adult's premises to cover situations in which there is probable cause to believe a vulnerable adult is subject to any type of abuse, regardless of whether there is physical injury. (SD1)
Sponsored by: Rep. Scott K. Saiki
The Committee On Jdc Deferred The Measure. on 03/30/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure - Victims of Crime - Private Room [SB-484]
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Requiring the State Board of Victim Services to develop a poster to notify a victim of the right to request a certain private room in a law enforcement agency or unit when reporting a crime, other than homicide, that primarily involves injury to a person; requiring a certain law enforcement agency to display a poster developed by the State Board of Victim Services informing a victim of the right to request a private room; and requiring a certain law enforcement agency to provide a certain private room to a certain victim.
Sponsored by: Sen. Shelly Hettleman
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 86 on 04/13/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure - Victims of Crime - Private Room [HB-193]
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Requiring the State Board of Victim Services to develop a poster to notify a victim of the right to request a certain private room in a law enforcement agency or unit when reporting a crime, other than homicide, that primarily involves injury to a person; requiring a certain law enforcement agency to display a poster developed by the State Board of Victim Services informing a victim of the right to request a private room; and requiring a certain law enforcement agency to provide a certain private room to a certain victim.
Sponsored by: Rep. Michele Guyton
Hearing 1/21 At 1:30 P.m. on 12/23/2021